HS038 - Sunbed Safety and the Law

Sunbed Safety and the Law

This guide is for salon and beauty owners who offer sunbeds or other UV tanning equipment, including stand-up booths and lie-down beds. It also helps if you are thinking of adding a sunbed or taking over a salon that has one. Sunbeds carry real legal duties, especially around under-18s. The rules are different in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, so read the section that applies to you.

What you'll get

• The under-18 ban and the "restricted zone" rule
• The extra legal rules in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
• How to screen clients and give safe exposure advice
• Hygiene, eyewear and maintenance routines
• What to record to show you took all reasonable precautions

Part of the SOU Health & Safety Toolkit

Written for UK hair, beauty, nail and barbering businesses and branded ready to download. Free for SOU PRO and CEO members.

This resource is general guidance in line with UK health and safety law. It does not replace your own risk assessments or professional advice, and you remain responsible for health and safety in your salon. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Salon Owners United and its partners accept no liability for any loss arising from its use.