way to get a tan. Just like the sun, tanning beds and sun lamps give off UVR that causes skin damage. Indoor tanning equipment gives off UVR at levels up to
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https://www.nwhu.on.ca/ourservices/HealthyLiving/Pages/Dangers-of-Tanning-Beds.aspx
people from skin cancer by banning the use of tanning beds by youth under the age of 18. As of
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and to always have an attendant working when the tanning beds are used by adult customers.
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https://www.nwhu.on.ca/ourservices/EnvironmentalHealth/Pages/Inspecting-Tanning-Services.aspx
BOARD OF HEALTH FOR THE NORTHWESTERN HEALTH UNIT MINUTES of the Regular Board of Health Meeting April 30, 2014 Kenora NWHU City View Office Boardroom
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https://www.nwhu.on.ca/AboutUs/Documents/BOH Minutes April 30 14 AMENDED July 25 14.pdf
Public Health Report Card for 20142 3 Public Health Report Card About the Northwestern Health Unit 3 Message from the Board of Health Chair 4 Message from the Medical Officer of Health
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https://www.nwhu.on.ca/MediaPressCentre/Documents/NWHU_PHRC_for2014_.pdf
of UV radiation (UVR) is the sun. Indoor tanning equipment, like tanning beds and sun lamps, are also sources.
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Exposure to UVR is the most important risk factor for developing skin
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https://www.nwhu.on.ca/ourservices/HealthyLiving/Pages/Ultraviolet-Rays.aspx
• Inspect belongings when you get home, keeping away from furniture and beds.
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• Avoid tanning beds, getting a tan from a tanning bed does not protect you from the sun
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https://www.nwhu.on.ca/ourservices/SchoolHealth/Pages/School-Newsletter-Tips---February.aspx
The health unit provides information and resources on shade development, as well as information about the dangers of sun damage and
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Avoid tanning beds and sunlamps - they are not safe.
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https://www.nwhu.on.ca/ourservices/HealthyLiving/Pages/SunSafety.aspx
design, tattoos, piercings, acupuncture, tanning beds, micro pigmentation, electrolysis and laser
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The Northwestern Health Unit annually inspects personal service settings and inspectors
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https://www.nwhu.on.ca/ourservices/EnvironmentalHealth/Pages/Personal-Service-Settings.aspx
Skin cancer is a cancer that starts in the skin. The skin is the body’s largest organ. It protects your body from injury, infection, heat and ultraviolet light
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Dangers of tanning beds
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https://www.nwhu.on.ca/ourservices/HealthyLiving/Pages/Skin-Cancer-and-Early-Detection.aspx
Outdoor workers are at risk of developing skin cancer due to the time they spend working outdoors
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to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or artificial sources such as tanning beds.
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https://www.nwhu.on.ca/ourservices/WorkplaceHealth/Pages/Sun-Safety-at-Work.aspx