Tanning (spray & UV) Risk Assessment Template

Typical hazards & measures

• 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.
• Electrical or fire faults in UV units — Maintain a service schedule for starters, lamps and fans; keep vents clear; install an emergency stop accessible to clients; PAT-test to plan; and quarantine units that trip protection or smell hot until serviced and re-tested.
• Slips and trips from overspray — Use non-slip mats inside/outside the booth; clean floors between clients and degrease at close; fit drip trays beneath gun rests; issue sticky feet for clients; route cables away from walkways, and display wet-floor signs during any immediate clean-ups.
• Eye irritation and contact lenses — Remove contact lenses before spraying the face; fit disposable goggles or eye shields; angle passes away from canthi and wipe drips immediately. Provide sterile saline and tissues, and pause if watering or stinging occurs before completing facial sections.
• 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.