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Skin Cancer Prevention Act(Tanning Beds)Information Session forOperators 2014
AgendaSkin Cancer Prevention Act (Tanning Beds) Background Legislation»»»»»SignsAdvertisingProtective EyewearChecking IdentificationCompliance/Enforcement
Classified tanning beds in highest cancer risk categoryalong with asbestos and tobacco Adverse health effects associated with tanning bed use:Skin cancerPremature skin agingEye damage Risk of skin cancer increases by 75% when tanning bedsare used prior to age 35
Risk to Youth Melanoma is one of most commonly diagnosed cancersin youth and young adults Melanoma rates rising in Ontario’s youth and youngadults (15-34) Young people who get burned from exposure to UV willhave a greater risk of developing melanoma later in life
Skin Cancer Prevention Act(Tanning Beds) Ontario’s action is part of worldwidemovement to prevent cancers linked totanning bed use Legislation intended to protect youngpeople from skin cancer
Skin Cancer Prevention Act(Tanning Beds)UNDER THE LAW:Provide Written NoticePost SignsCease YouthAdvertising/MarketingEnsure Protective EyewearAsk For ID
Provide Written NoticeThe law requires all tanning bedoperators to register theirpremise with the Medical Officerof Health at their local publichealth unit.
Post SignsThere are four DIFFERENT signsthat must be posted in a IPMENT
Age Restriction &Identification DecalFRONTDOORAbove or close to door handle on everyentrance
Point of Sale Warning SignPOINTOFSALEIn plain view within one metre of cash
Employee Reminder DecalEMPLOYEECASHMust be clearly visible to staff working atpoint of sale.
EquipmentHealth Warning SignsEQUIPMENTIn plain view within one metre of each pieceof tanning equipment.
Cease Youth Advertising &Marketing No advertising/marketing to 18’s No health effects advertising to 18’s No children/youth in ad images No advertising/marketing at youthevents or publications
Advertising & Marketing
Protective EyewearUnder the law, you must ensure every person using tanningequipment is provided with protective eyewear or has theirown with them.Instruct in proper use:Instruct why using: UV radiation may cause painfulshort or long-term eye injuries Overexposure causes eyeburns No substitutions – towels,hands, sunglasses, kleenex donot offer protection Only those specificallydesigned for tanning bed useMust securely cover both eyes No UV light can seep inaround corners No cracked, pitted ordiscoloured eyewear
Protective EyewearMulti-use EyewearCLEAN WITHSOAP &WATERTHEN DRYIMMERSE IN70% ALCOHOLSOLUTION FOR10 MINTHEN REMOVETO DRYSTORE INCOVEREDCONTAINERBETWEENUSES
25Ask for ID25Operators must request identification frompersons who appear to be less than 25years of age.Operators must be satisfied that the personis at least 18 years old.2525
Additional RegulationsSelf TanningCooperationOwner Diligence
EnforcementILLEGALNot registering a tanning premise with the MOHProviding, offering or selling tanning services to someoneunder 25 without asking for IDProviding, offering or selling tanning services to someoneunder 18Directing advertising/marketing to youthNot posting required health warning signsNot providing protective eyewear, providing improperlyfitting eyewear, not cleaning eyewear properly
Tanning Operator Information Line519‐663‐5317 x2675www.healthunit.com/tanning‐bed‐operators
Classified tanning beds in highest cancer risk category along with asbestos and tobacco Adverse health effects associated with tanning bed use: Skin cancer Premature skin aging Eye damage Risk of skin cancer increases by 75% when tanning beds are used prior to age 35. Risk to Youth Melanoma is one of most commonly diagnosed cancers in youth and young adults Melanoma rates .
