Q3 Innovations UV HAWK - Manual (Page 10)

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Exposure Category
Very High
Extreme
UV Index
8, 9, 10
11+
Protective Actions 2
A UV Index reading of 8
to 10 means very high risk
of harm from unprotected
sun exposure. Minimize sun
exposure during midday hours;
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Protect
yourself by liberally applying
a sunscreen with an SPF of
at least 15. Wear protective
clothing and sunglasses to
protect the eyes. Take extra
precautions.
Unprotected
skin will be damaged and
can burn quickly. Minimize
sun exposure between 10
a.m. and 4 p.m. Otherwise,
seek shade, cover up, wear a
hat and sunglasses, and use
sunscreen.
A UV Index reading of 11 or
higher means extreme risk
of harm from unprotected
sun exposure. Try to avoid
sun exposure during midday
hours, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Apply sunscreen with an SPF
of at least 15 liberally every
2 hours. Take all precautions.
Unprotected skin can burn in
minutes. Beachgoers should
know that white sand and other
bright surfaces reflect UV and
will increase UV exposure.
Try to avoid sun exposure
between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Seek shade, cover up, wear a
hat and sunglasses, and use
sunscreen.
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2. www.epa.gov