New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

RADIATION CONTROL REGULATION 2003 - REG 30I

30I Training of tanning unit operators

(1) A person who carries on a solaria business must ensure that any person employed or engaged as an operator of tanning units at the business receives training that covers the following:

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

(b) the requirements and practical implementation of AS/NZS 2635:2008 ,

(c) the appropriate determination of skin types in accordance with the Fitzpatrick Skin Photo Type classification system,

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

(e) the method of screening persons for skin conditions or other conditions that would limit exposure from tanning units,

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

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

Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.

(2) This clause has no operation until 12 months after its commencement.