Sunbed hire in Darlington, Stockton,York Harrogate, Northallerton and more.....

 The entire fleet of sunbeds are maintained by a competent person, re-tubed approximately every 400 hours, inspected and tested periodically with a portable appliance tester (P.A.T).

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We can undertake any repairs necessary and also offer a re-tubing service, should you possess your own home sunbed with worn out lamps.

 

 Overview

 

  Ashgrove Sunbed Hire have been involved in home tanning since 1987.

 

In stark contrast to damaging media reports on sunbed use we are pleased to report that the vast majority of our customers are sensible in their approach, using artificial u.v to gain a slight tan before embarking on hot foreign holidays.Some clients use them in preparation for a wedding day and a surprising number to ease a medical complaint.

 

  Ultra violet light is a naturally occurring phenomenon without which life would not exist. However, like many things, too much can undoubtedly be harmful and for that reason we would urge our customers not to be complacent.

 When Ashgrove Sunbed Hire started out in 1987 most sunbeds were of relatively modest output.By the early 2000s the high street salons were offering very high strength tubes,using relatively unqualified staff to advise the public on exposure times.It has always been our assertion that only a qualified Doctor or Dermatologist has any authority to assess a person's skin and susceptibilities and advise accordingly.For this reason we urge you to rigidly follow our instructions below which were issued by the Trading Standards after their consultation with medical professionals.

 In light of the dangers posed by sunbed tubes with very high u.v.b outputs,causing severe burning,a new European directive was recently issued.This is good news for everybody and is commonly known in the industry as the '0.3 tanning regulation'. Please scroll to the bottom of this page for more information.

 

In line with recent legislation imposed on the high street salons we refuse to hire to anyone under the age of eighteen and wish to draw your attention to the instructions below which were given out by the Trading Standards:

  Guidance instructions:

•  People with skin types 1 and 2 should not use sunbeds. They are likely to be disappointed with the results of the exposure, they have higher susceptibility to sunburn,and have a higher risk of developing skin cancer

• Any person with a large number of nevi (moles), a tendency to freckle, a history of severe sunburn, especially in childhood, or a family history of malignant melanoma should not use a sunbed

• Any person taking a medicine that is known to be photoactive should not use a sunbed. If in doubt they should seek the advice of a doctor

• Any person who already has extensive skin 'sunlight' damage, or who has had premalignant or malignant skin lesions, should not use sunbeds

• Any person who has a skin disease should seek the advice of a doctor before using a sunbed

• Children must not use sunbeds

• Sunbeds should not be used if perfumes or body lotions or sprays have been applied that day

• Because the sensitivities of individuals vary greatly, it is advisable to limit the duration of the first session to one-half of a regular session in order to establish the user's skin response. If following the first session any adverse reaction occurs, further use of the sunbed is not recommended

• Regular exposure should not exceed two sessions per week with a maximum of 30 sessions per year. An occasional break from the regularity of exposure is advisable

• With respect to recommendation (above), the manufacturer of the sunbed should supply a schedule of exposure and recommended maximum exposure durations based on the emission characteristics of the sunbed

• Appropriate protective eyewear should be provided by the manufacturer and should ALWAYS be worn when using a sunbed. Furthermore it is recommended that contact lenses should be removed before using the sunbed

• Pregnant women should not use a sunbed

Skin type 1: very fair. Freckles: usually a lot. Hair: red,sandy. Eyes: blue,grey

 

Skin type 2: fair. Freckles: sometimes. Hair: blonde to brown. Eyes: blue, green, brown.

 

Note: We are strictly unable to advise on any use of sunbeds for medical issues. Please consult a doctor if in any doubt.