Burning issue of UV sunlight poses risk for outdoor workers

Welcome rays of sunshine bring a danger to health for those who work outdoors over prolonged periods

Sunshine will also bring with it a danger to public health for those who work outdoors over prolonged periods.

Summer is on its way and with it has come the prospect of blue skies, glorious sunshine and rising temperatures.

Weather patterns in recent years have shown that seaside resorts like Ballybunion and Barleycove can sometimes be as warm as Marbella and Malaga.