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Year round solutions create usable spaces By Heather Barker Vermeer Industry Reporter
Melanoma cases are projected to skyrocket by 50 percent over the next 18 years, according to a 2022 study by JAMA Dermatology. This is dangerous news for Australia, which the study pointed out has the highest incidence rates in the world, and more than 95 percent Australian cases in 2020 have been attributed to UV exposure. It's also important to remember that hours spend outside in the sun take their toll not only on the skin, but on focus, stamina,
and longer-term wellbeing; for instance, students can become lethargic and restless in the heat, and glare can also impair vision for students and teachers returning to the classroom after play or lunch time. For children, shade protection at school is a critical tool for skin cancer prevention. And so, for schools, the UV risks of outdoor play and learning should be on the forefront of decision-making right now. As schools are well aware, hats and sunscreen are already a non-negotiable so although beefing up your school hat policy helps address part of the problem, a more robust option is providing more durable shade across your site.
Rhinos Shades have been at the forefront of supplying and installing various shade solutions throughout NSW for the last 18 years. Some of our products include:
• Covered Outdoor Learning Areas (COLA) • Shade Sails & Canopies • Walkways
• Bus Pickup Zones • Sandpit Covers • Bumper Pads
We can help you plan, budget, install as well as provide ongoing cleaning and maintenance services if required. For more information, please feel free to call us
1800 179361
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www.rhinoshades.com.au
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