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Art. 1 Definition
For the purposes of this Section, solariums means systems, devices and lamps which expose the skin to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
Art. 2 Duties of the operator
1 Solarium operators must ensure that: a. solariums for users are visibly classified as UV type 1, 2, 3 or 4 in accordance with Annex 1 Number 1; b. the total erythemal effective irradiance of a solarium, taking into account the maximum values of the radiation components given in Annex 1 Number 1, does not exceed 0.3 watt per square metre; c. a device-specific irradiation plan in accordance to Annex 1 Number 2 shall be made available to the users; d. UV protective goggles of the type specified by the solarium manufacturer are available; e. users may only use a solarium of UV type 4 if they present a medical certificate to the staff. 2 The operator must equip and operate the solarium in such a way that: a. persons aged under 18 years cannot use the solarium; b. the users can easily set the parameters of the exposure schedule on the solarium. 3 The operator, prior to the users using the solarium, must: a. inform them that risk groups, as specified in Annex 1 Number 3, must not use a sola
Art. 3 Unattended solariums
In the absence of an attendant, solarium operators may only make solariums of UV type 3 available.
Art. 4 Attended solariums
For the operation of solariums of UV types 1, 2 and 4, solarium operators must deploy personnel trained in accordance with the following standards: a. SN EN 16489–1:2014, «Professional indoor UV exposure services – Part 1: Requirements for the provision of training»; b. SN EN 16489–2:2015, «Professional indoor UV exposure services – Part 2: Required qualification and competence of the indoor UV exposure consultant».
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