Radiation Exposure - Is it safe to work at a Salon?

SunnyO · 01-21-2005, 09:03 PM

Okay, this may sound silly, but is radiation that is emitted from the tanning beds dangerous to a salon worker? Are you only exposed to the radiation if you're in the room of an operating bed, or does it "come through the walls"? I know, I know this sounds crazy. I truly just didn't know. I was just thinking how when the dentist takes X-rays, he steps outside of the examination room - to avoid radiation exposure. Is there any risk with tanning beds?

Neon Beach · 01-21-2005, 09:14 PM

It's not the same type of radiation as an x-ray machine emits.

TanningEmporium · 01-22-2005, 02:23 PM

You really need to get certified. You will find out that it is not the same.

Neon Beach · 01-22-2005, 02:26 PM

I should have mentioned that. Definitely get some formal training for indoor tanning.

top250tansyou · 01-22-2005, 02:36 PM

Yes I agree - this is something you should know. I try to make sure my employees understand the difference also when the subject comes up.

SunnyO · 01-22-2005, 07:41 PM

Thank you for answering my question. Which training institute do you feel is most reputable? You can take the test online - right?

MATT A · 01-22-2005, 07:44 PM

I like smart tan. www.smarttan.com they will send you a kit with instructions. Just follow the instructions.

movieking · 01-22-2005, 07:53 PM

SunnyO, this is another reason why all states should be regulated. There are just to many salon owners and employees that don't know some of the basics that are important to the health of the tanning industry. Being certified is one of the most important things you could do right now for your salon.

Neon Beach · 01-22-2005, 08:11 PM

www.saloncertification.com

jo · 01-23-2005, 03:51 PM

ok - here's something I'm curious about regarding this question. UV can bounce off water and snow - what about ceilings? Our ceilings are matte but ordinary light bounces around quite a bit - I notice my eyesight has been deteriorating (getting harder to read the fine print) since working the salon. I doubt it's just the computer because I was on the computer a lot prior to opening.

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01-21-2005, 09:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
SunnyO Join Date: Nov 23 2004 Posts: 112 Rep Power: 5	Okay, this may sound silly, but is radiation that is emitted from the tanning beds dangerous to a salon worker? Are you only exposed to the radiation if you're in the room of an operating bed, or does it "come through the walls"? I know, I know this sounds crazy. I truly just didn't know. I was just thinking how when the dentist takes X-rays, he steps outside of the examination room - to avoid radiation exposure. Is there any risk with tanning beds?

01-21-2005, 09:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Neon Beach I'm Banned Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 45 Posts: 52,065 Rep Power: 0	It's not the same type of radiation as an x-ray machine emits.

01-22-2005, 02:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
TanningEmporium Join Date: Jul 15 2003 Location: 213 Skyland Shp Ctr Posts: 4,192 Rep Power: 8	You really need to get certified. You will find out that it is not the same.

01-22-2005, 02:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Neon Beach I'm Banned Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 45 Posts: 52,065 Rep Power: 0	I should have mentioned that. Definitely get some formal training for indoor tanning.

01-22-2005, 02:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
top250tansyou I love Derf!! Join Date: Jan 1 2004 Location: little rock Posts: 2,237 Rep Power: 6	Yes I agree - this is something you should know. I try to make sure my employees understand the difference also when the subject comes up.

01-22-2005, 07:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
SunnyO Join Date: Nov 23 2004 Posts: 112 Rep Power: 5	Thank you for answering my question. Which training institute do you feel is most reputable? You can take the test online - right?

01-22-2005, 07:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
MATT A Police Department Join Date: Sep 6 2004 Location: Awaiting Posts: 15,703 Rep Power: 31	I like smart tan. www.smarttan.com they will send you a kit with instructions. Just follow the instructions.

01-22-2005, 07:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
movieking Police Department Join Date: Aug 12 2004 Age: 43 Posts: 2,983 Rep Power: 14	SunnyO, this is another reason why all states should be regulated. There are just to many salon owners and employees that don't know some of the basics that are important to the health of the tanning industry. Being certified is one of the most important things you could do right now for your salon.

01-22-2005, 08:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Neon Beach I'm Banned Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 45 Posts: 52,065 Rep Power: 0	www.saloncertification.com

01-23-2005, 03:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
jo Join Date: Jan 8 2004 Posts: 242 Rep Power: 5	ok - here's something I'm curious about regarding this question. UV can bounce off water and snow - what about ceilings? Our ceilings are matte but ordinary light bounces around quite a bit - I notice my eyesight has been deteriorating (getting harder to read the fine print) since working the salon. I doubt it's just the computer because I was on the computer a lot prior to opening.

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