Tanning (spray & UV) Risk Assessment Template

Typical hazards & measures

• 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.
• Safeguarding for minors and vulnerable adults — Require guardian consent and presence for under-16s; brief boundaries and attire; offer same-gender therapist and chaperone; use viewing panels/open-door for minors; log start/finish times; forbid photography; record concerns and escalate per policy.
• 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.