OAR 333-119-0080: Specific Requirements: Training of Personnel

(1) The registrant shall ensure that tanning devices are operated only while an adequately trained operator is present at the tanning facility. (2) All operators of registered tanning devices must successfully complete an Oregon Health Authority (Authority) approved tanning training course prior to commencement of tanning operations. (3) Prior to course approval the applicant must submit a curriculum to include, at a minimum, content covering the following topics, as well as any other topic determined by the Authority: (a) Understanding ultraviolet radiation; (b) The skin; (c) The tanning process; (d) Risks of overexposure to ultraviolet radiation; (e) Minimal erythemal dose and minimal melanogenic dose; (f) Skincare; (g) Determining the suitability for use of a tanning device; (h) Tanning lamps; (i) Providing information regarding the dangers of ultraviolet radiation exposure including photoallergic reactions and photosensitizing agents; (j) Utilization of the Fitzpatrick Skin Type Scale to determine customer's skin type and exposure schedule; (k) Maintaining and documenting required exposure records; (l) Recognizing and reporting injuries or alleged injuries to the registrant; (m) Setting timers which control the duration of exposure; (n) Instructing the customer in the proper use of protective eyewear; (o) Sanitizing tanning devices; (p) U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulation s; (q) Oregon Administrative Rules of chapter 333, division 119; and (r) Any other topic determined by the Authority to be critical to client protection.