Tanning (spray & UV) Risk Assessment Template

Typical hazards & measures

• UV eye damage without goggles — Make goggles mandatory; disinfect between clients or use single-use protectors; check fit/seal before starting; and stop immediately if lenses are removed. Keep spare pairs available and document compliance on the client record each session.
• Mist inhalation and respiratory irritation — Use an extraction booth or cross-flow ventilation; position client face away from plume; offer nose filters/mask and ask for gentle breath holds during face passes. Decant minimal volumes and keep gun pressure low to reduce aerosolisation and overspray.
• Contraindicated skin conditions — Check for active dermatitis, open lesions, sunburn or infections; avoid affected areas or defer. Use gentle prep, keep solution off compromised skin, and document zones treated or skipped with photos where permitted to guide safe future sessions.
• Suspicious moles or changing lesions — Visually check exposed areas; do not spray or expose suspicious lesions; advise medical review and record site notes. For clients under dermatology review, limit or defer services over flagged zones and revisit after clinical clearance.
• Hygiene of goggles and bed surfaces — Clean visible soil then disinfect to full contact time after each client; provide single-use eye protection where preferred; launder towels at ≥60 °C; keep clean/used items segregated; and record cleaning on a station checklist visible to staff.