Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

RADIATION PROTECTION (TANNING UNITS) AMENDMENT REGULATION 2010 (NO 1) (NO 29 OF 2010) - REG 9

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21     Training of tanning unit operators

It is a condition of a solarium licence that the licensee ensure that any person who works as an operator of tanning units at the licensee's solarium receives training in—

        (a)     the safe use and operation of tanning units; and

        (b)     the requirements and practical implementation of AS/NZS 2635; and

        (c)     the appropriate determination of skin types in accordance with the Fitzpatrick skin photo type classification system; and

        (d)     the appropriate determination of exposure times for different skin types from tanning units; and

        (e)     the method of screening people for skin conditions or other conditions that would limit exposure from tanning units; and

        (f)     the types and wavelengths of ultraviolet light that are emitted by tanning units; and

        (g)     the appropriate procedures for sanitising tanning units, using protective eyewear and using other equipment in connection with tanning units.