Victorians are dropping the ball on skin protection from harmful ultra-violet (UV) rays, a study reveals.

Victorians still have a relaxed attitude to sun exposure and skin cancer safety.

Victorians are dropping the ball on skin protection from harmful ultra-violet (UV) rays, a study reveals.

Five per cent of people observed over six weekends in January and February covered their arms at pools or beaches, The Cancer Council Victoria study released on Monday reveals.

Yet 15 per cent of people covered their arms in parks and gardens while 39 per cent had clothing protection on their legs.

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