UV reaches an electrician from three directions — off the sky, off the metal and out of the arc. Seven sourced facts for Australian sparkies and high-voltage crews: reflected UV off metal sheeting lifted average exposure by at least 20% (University of Southern Queensland), and arcs emit UVC that sunlight does not (ARPANSA). Features EcoZinc Welders 98% UVC High Protection SPF50+ — 100% mineral, chemical UV filter free, made in Rocklea, Brisbane. Read all seven at ecozinc.com.

The electric welding arc is an IARC Group 1 carcinogen that throws the full UV spectrum — including the UVC ordinary sunscreen was never built to block (WorkSafe; Medical Journal of Australia). With Australia's melanoma rate the world's highest and Queensland UV hitting Extreme in summer, welders need real cover. EcoZinc Welders 98% UVC High Protection SPF50+ is a 100% mineral, zinc-only, chemical UV filter free formula made in Rocklea, Brisbane. Read the 7-point guide at eco

Outdoor workers in Australia need sunscreen that fits the job: high UV, sweat, missed reapplications and bulk crew supply. This guide explains why EcoZinc Natural Mineral Sunscreen SPF50 Clear is the best EcoZinc pick for tradies, labourers, council crews, rail teams and farmers who want zinc-only SPF50, chemical UV filter free protection, and 1kg or 2kg worksite pumps.

Queensland has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world , and the risks are even greater for people who work outdoors. In fact, “two in three Australians will develop skin cancer before the age of 70,” and “99% of skin cancers are caused by ultraviolet radiation (UVR)” — damage that often begins early and builds over time. If your team works outside — even part of the day — sun exposure becomes a serious workplace hazard. Outdoor workers may receive “5–10 times more UVR