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Safety Advice

The Sunbeds (Regulation) Act 2010, became effective on the 8 April 2011 to help shield the most vulnerable by refraining under 18s from using sunbeds. The Sunbed Hire Directory is completely supportive of this act and was currently promoting the refusal of hire sunbeds to Under 18’s before the law was announced.

Any store that supplies a sunbed for hire to a consumer has to see to it that they provide appropriate guidelines on the safe use such equipment. The guidelines would certainly need to detail exactly how to correctly make use of the equipment, harm that can be caused from too much use, that under 18’s should not make use of the equipment and also that the equipment has to be appropriately marked with cautions.

In addition to this Sunbed Hire operators should ensure compliance with The European Standard (The General Product Safety Regulations 2005. BS EN 60335-2-27: Particular requirements for appliances for skin exposure to ultraviolet and infrared radiation) in which recommended limits for UV radiance are mentioned, specifies a cap of 0.3 W/m2

Well what does this imply? Well essentially the regulations state that the 0.3 W/m2 optimum irradiance limit for UV tanning equipment is based on the judgement of the EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP), and as a comparison it represents the intensity of the midday sun in the summer in the Mediterranean. To put it simply the safe limit is meant to match sunbed output to the optimum that human Caucasians have naturally evolved to cope with.

Advertisers included on this directory are impartial business operators and have an obligation to adhere to any such legislation, which may pertain to the operation of their business. The Sunbed Hire Directory accepts no liability for the failing of a sunbed hire business not abiding by any such regulation and urges consumers to check with their supplier prior to organizing the hire of sunbed equipment.

Question: Is sunbed use risky?

Answer: Sunbeds offer health advantages as well as some health hazards if not utilized smartly. Prior to hiring a sunbed please take some time to review the information below.

The four crucial elements we depend on for our lives and wellness are air, water, earth and sunshine. If we take one of these elements away, then quite simply, we would certainly not exist! There would definitely be no life without the sunlight– however life with way too much sunlight may not be great either.

Ultraviolet Rays

UVC, UVB and UVA– are produced by the sunlight. UVC rays, one of the most unsafe to the human system, are removed by the upper atmosphere yet some UVB (which can lead to sunburn and eye damage) and UVA, reach the earth’s surface. The intenseness relies on the angle of the sun– ie the geographical setting, season and time of day. UV levels can rise by as high as 50% between 11am and 1pm!

UV is undetectable. People outdoors are subjected to varying degrees of UV and they are often unaware of the UV intenseness. Sadly, warnings of sunburn very often come too late. A study in Denmark showed that beach sunbathers exposed themselves for approximately three-and-a-half hours a day.

Sunbed lamps simulate the sun and discharge UVA and UVB but they go a stage further and regulate the result with a balance of UV to reduce the risk of burning and maximise the tanning. As we know– no-one controls the sun! Sunbed lamp technology goes through on-going research and development programmes to keep abreast of experimented proof on the effects of UV.

A couple of extra hints and suggestions

  • Be sure to remove make-up and cosmetics prior to tanning.
  • Always remove jewellery to create that all over tan.
  • If on medicines always confirm whether they influence the light sensitivity of your skin. If in doubt, consult your physician
  • Do not make use of sun-protection creams.
  • Ensure that the equipment is spruced up prior to tanning.
  • Establish your skin type as this is the basis for your maximum exposure time.
  • Set the exposure period on the sunbed for your skin type. Always observe the recommendations of the supplier and salon operator to stay clear of sunburn and get that excellent tan gradually.
  • Always put on protective goggles or similar eye protection when suntanning.
  • Do not tan on a sunbed and in the normal sun on the very same day.

Sunbed Exceptions

Many people can use a sunbed but there are exemptions. If you answer YES to any of the questions below, you must NOT make use of a sunbed:

  • Are you aged below 18?
  • Do you normally burn in natural direct sunlight?
  • Do you have a medical condition that becomes worse in sunlight?
  • Do you have an excessive volume of moles and/or freckles?
  • Do you have a background of sunburn, particularly from your younger years?
  • Do you suffer skin cancer or does any member of your immediate household have/had skin cancer?

Furthermore, if you are on any medication or medicines, please check with your GP or pharmacist prior to making use of a sunbed as certain drugs make the skin more sensitive to UV light. If you are pregnant, consult your GP prior to use.

So you‘ve completed the above checklist and responded to NO to all the questions and intend to make use of a sunbed since looking fine and feeling amazing is what having a tan is all about and why 70% people in the UK desire one!

Whether it’s an all-year-tan, a pre-holiday boost, vitamin D boost or you only intend to look good for that special event renting a sunbed may be the remedy.

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Skin Type

Reddish Hair
Light Coloured Eyes
Very Light Complexion
often with freckles

Sunburn Danger

Extremely sensitive
immediate sunburn
2% of central Europeans

Tanning

Tans very slowly if at all

Protection*

Natural Protection
5 – 10 minutes

Blond to Brown Hair
Blue, Green or Grey Eyes
Light Complexion
often with freckles

Sensitive
Almost always Sunburn
12% of central Europeans

Light Tan

Natural Protection
10 – 20 minutes

Dark Blonde or
Chestnut Hair
Grey or Brown Eyes
Medium Complexion
Very few or No freckles

Normal Sensitivity,
Sometimes Sunburn
78% of central Europeans

Good Tan, provided the skin is exposed to the sun step by step

Natural Protection
20 – 30 minutes

Dark Brown or Black Hair
Dark coloured Eyes
Brown or Olive Complexion
No Freckles

Very resistant,
seldom sunburn
8% of central Europeans

Always Brown

Natural Protection
approx. 45 minutes

Protection: This is in natural sun, NOT a powerful Sunbed. Please follow the instructions given to you on delivery