Guidelines For Tanning Salon Owners, Operators And Users

A Guideline published in collaboration with the Federal Provincial Territorial Radiation Protection Committee

2005
ISBN: 0-662-39274-4
Cat. No.: H46-2/05-389E

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Frequently Asked Questions on the Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations (Tanning Equipment)

Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations (Tanning Equipment) published on Feb 23 2005 in The Canada Gazette Part II

Table of Contents

• Acknowledgments
• Preface
• Glossary of Terms
• Risks of Tanning
  • Sunburn
  • Premature Skin Ageing
  • Skin Cancer
  • Eye Problems
• Tanning Safety Guidelines
• Appendices
  • Appendix A - The Tanning Process
  • Appendix B - Sources and Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation
  • Appendix C - Protective Eyewear to Be Used with Tanning Equipment
  • Appendix D - Products that Increase Sensitivity to Ultraviolet Radiation
  • Appendix E - Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations – (Tanning Equipment)
  • Appendix F - Federal Provincial Territorial Radiation Protection Committee (FPTRPC) Position Statement on Ultraviolet Radiation
  • Appendix G - Tanning Salon Operator Knowledge Questionnaire
  • Appendix H - Tanning Operator Knowledge – Answer Key