Safety Advice

The Sunbeds (Regulation) Act 2010, became effective on the 8 April 2011 to help shield the most vulnerable by stopping under 18s from accessing sunbeds. The Sunbed Hire Directory is completely supportive of this act and was currently advocating for the refusal of hire sunbeds to Under 18’s even before the law was announced.

Every business that supplies a sunbed for hire to a customer has to see to it that they provide sufficient directions on the safe use such equipment. The directions will have to detail how to correctly use the hardware, injury that can be caused from excessive use, that under 18’s should not use the equipment plus also that the equipment needs to be properly marked with cautions.

Apart from this Sunbed Hire operators need to ensure compliance with The European Standard (The General Product Safety Regulations 2005. BS EN 60335-2-27: Particular requirements for appliances for skin exposure to ultraviolet and infrared radiation) in which safe limits for UV radiance are mentioned, defines a limit of 0.3 W/m2

Well what does this imply? Well essentially the laws specify that the 0.3 W/m2 maximum irradiance cap for UV tanning equipment is based on the opinion of the EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP), and as a comparison it corresponds to the intenseness of the midday sun in the summer time in the Mediterranean. Simply put the safe limit is intended to match sunbed output to the maximum that human Caucasians have naturally grown to handle.

Advertisers included on this directory are independent business operators and have an obligation to follow any such laws, which may pertain to the operation of their business. The Sunbed Hire Directory accepts no responsibility for the failure of a sunbed hire business not complying with any such regulations and urges customers to consult their provider before organizing the hire of sunbed equipment.

Question: Is sunbed use risky?

Answer: Sunbeds offer health advantages and also some health hazards if not made use of properly. Before renting a sunbed please spend some time to check out the info listed below.

The four essential elements we rely on for our lives and wellness are air, water, earth and sunlight. If we take any of these elements away, then quite simply, we would definitely not exist! There would undoubtedly be no life without the sunlight– but life with way too much sunlight may not be good either.

Ultraviolet Rays

UVC, UVB as well as UVA– are produced by the sunlight. UVC rays, one of the most dangerous to the human system, are filtered out by the upper atmosphere but some UVB (which can cause sunburn as well as eye damage) as well as UVA, reach the earth’s surface. The strength depends on the angle of the sun– ie the geographical location, season and time of day. UV levels can increase by as high as 50% between 11am and 1pm!

UV is unnoticeable. Those outdoors are subjected to varying degrees of UV and they are often not aware of the UV strength. Sadly, alerts of sunburn often come too late. A survey in Denmark showed that beach sunbathers exposed themselves for roughly three-and-a-half hours a day.

Sunbed lamps simulate the sun and produce UVA and UVB but they go a step further and control the outcome with a balance of UV to minimise the danger of burning and also maximise the tanning. As we know– no-one controls the sun! Sunbed lamp technology is subject to on-going research and development programmes to keep abreast of experimented evidence on the impacts of UV.

A couple of extra hints and ideas

  • Always take out make-up and also cosmetics before tanning.
  • Be sure to take off jewellery to create that all over tan.
  • If on medicines make sure you confirm whether they affect the light sensitivity of your skin. If unsure, talk to your physician
  • Do not use sun-protection lotions.
  • See to it the equipment is cleaned before tanning.
  • Identify your skin type as this is the basis for your highest exposure time.
  • Set the exposure period on the sunbed for your skin type. Be sure to observe the advice of the manufacturer and salon operator to prevent sunburn and also obtain that perfect tan gradually.
  • Be sure to put on protective goggles or similar eye protection when suntanning.
  • Do not tan on a sunbed and in the natural sun on the very same day.

Sunbed Exceptions

The majority of people are able to use a sunbed but there are exemptions. If you reply YES to any of the questions listed below, you must NOT use a sunbed:

  • Are you aged below 18?
  • Do you always burn in natural sunlight?
  • Do you have a medical problem that becomes worse in sunlight?
  • Do you have an excessive volume of moles and/or freckles?
  • Do you have a history of sunburn, especially from your younger years?
  • Do you suffer skin cancer or does any member of your immediate family have/had skin cancer?

Furthermore, if you are on any kind of prescription or drugs, please consult your General Practitioner or pharmacist before making use of a sunbed as certain drugs make the skin extra sensitive to UV light. If you are expectant, consult your General Practitioner before use.

So you have actually completed the above checklist and answered NO to all the questions and want to use a sunbed because looking good and feeling great is what having a tan is all about and why 70% people in the UK desire one!

Whether or not it’s an all-year-tan, a pre-holiday boost, vitamin D boost or you only want to look great for that unique celebration renting a sunbed may be the answer.

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Skin Type

Reddish Hair
Light Coloured Eyes
Very Light Complexion
often with freckles

Sunburn Danger

Extremely sensitive
immediate sunburn
2% of central Europeans

Tanning

Tans very slowly if at all

Protection*

Natural Protection
5 – 10 minutes

Blond to Brown Hair
Blue, Green or Grey Eyes
Light Complexion
often with freckles

Sensitive
Almost always Sunburn
12% of central Europeans

Light Tan

Natural Protection
10 – 20 minutes

Dark Blonde or
Chestnut Hair
Grey or Brown Eyes
Medium Complexion
Very few or No freckles

Normal Sensitivity,
Sometimes Sunburn
78% of central Europeans

Good Tan, provided the skin is exposed to the sun step by step

Natural Protection
20 – 30 minutes

Dark Brown or Black Hair
Dark coloured Eyes
Brown or Olive Complexion
No Freckles

Very resistant,
seldom sunburn
8% of central Europeans

Always Brown

Natural Protection
approx. 45 minutes

Protection: This is in natural sun, NOT a powerful Sunbed. Please follow the instructions given to you on delivery