Tanning (spray & UV) Risk Assessment Template

Typical hazards & measures

• Post-service transfer to fabrics and venues — Provide disposable seat covers for travel; advise avoiding pale seats/bedding until first rinse; supply blotting paper for creases; and document event outfits to tailor rinse windows and undertone choices for minimal transfer risk.
• Heat stress or dehydration in UV units — Ventilate booths; limit session length to settings for skin type; provide water access and pause on dizziness; cool the unit between back-to-back uses; and document any heat symptoms before further exposure is allowed on the same day.
• Allergy to DHA or additives — Take allergy history and patch test brand-matched solution on inner arm 24–48 h before first service. Avoid broken/irritated skin, apply barrier on dry areas, record product/batch/time, and switch to sensitive or clear formulas if any pruritus or redness appears.
• 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.
• Photosensitising medicines or pregnancy — Screen for photosensitisers and pregnancy-related sensitivities; trial a small patch or reduce face passes if history suggests reactivity. Provide clear aftercare, avoid occlusion on irritated skin, and reschedule if client reports unusual heat, itch or flushing.