NC Tanning Booth Reguations/Inspections

Ann Dean, Tanning Inspector
Registration, Tanning and Enforcement Branch
Radiation Protection Section
(919)571-4141
ann.dean@ncmail.net
Approx. 2,100 active tanning
registrants and 9,000 active
units.
NORTH CAROLINA
RADIATION PROTECTION SECTION
Certificate of Registration
This is to Certify that
SALEM TANNING SALON
1310 SALEM RD
MORGANTON NC 28655
is duly registered and authorized to operate a Tanning Facility at the address listed above with:
2 BEDS
1 BOOTHS
OTHERS
EXPIRATION DATE:
This authority is granted under the provisions of GS 104E-19 15A NCAC 11 .1400
Registration :B002415
Amy D. Sawyer, Branch
September 20,2007
“The Regulations”
aka “The Yellow Book”
DANGER – ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION
- Follow instructions.
- Avoid overexposure. As with natural sunlight, overexposure can cause eye and
skin injury and allergic reactions.
REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE
PREMATURE AGING OF THE SKIN AND
SKIN CANCER.
- Wear protective eyewear.
FAILURE TO USE PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR
MAY RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS OR
LONG-TERM INJURY TO THE EYES.
- Medications or cosmetics may increase your sensitivity to the ultraviolet radiation.
Consult a physician before using sunlamp or tanning equipment if you are using
medication or have a history of skin problems or believe yourself to be especially
sensitive to sunlight.
- If you do not tan in the sun, you are unlikely to tan from the use of this product.
- Consumers should report to the agency any injury for which medical attention is
sought or obtained resulting from the use of registered tanning equipment. This
report should be made within five working days after the occurrence.
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
RADIATION PROTECTION SECTION
1645 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1645
Yes, we inspect tanning facilities!
The right lamps for the right bed?
Night Vision Loss
Dull Colors
THINK YOU DON’T NEED PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR?
THINK AGAIN!
Overexposure to UV Increases Your Risk Of:
Cataracts
Pterygium
Carcinoma
Cataracts
Melanoma
www.ncradiation.net
Image Source: Various Medical Websites
Who is a tanning operator?
What’s Your Type?
Skin
Type
Sunburn
Tendency
Tan Tendency
Skin, Hair, and Eye
Color
I
I always get a
sunburn.
I never get a tan.
white skin, freckles,
blond or red hair,
blue or green eyes
II
I usually get a
sunburn.
I sometimes get a
tan.
white skin, blond
hair, blue or green
eyes
III
I seldom get a
sunburn.
I usually get a tan.
white skin, usually
dark hair, and brown
eyes
IV-VI
I never get a
sunburn.
I always get a dark
tan.
brown to dark skin/
brown or black hair/
brown eyes
www.ncradiation.net
Getting the word out!