N.J. Admin. Code § 8:28-3.11

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:28-3.11 - Training of personnel

(a) All tanning facilities shall complete the operator training requirements established in this section, within 30 calendar days of initial registration.

(b) All newly hired operators shall complete the training requirements prior to assuming independent operator responsibilities.

(c) The registrant shall ensure that all tanning facility operators are adequately trained using the training curriculum developed for that facility.

(d) The contents of the training curriculum shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. This chapter and 21 CFR 1040.20;

2. The procedure manual for proper operation of the tanning facility, sunlamp products, and tanning equipment;

3. The user instructions provided by the sunlamp manufacturer for operation and maintenance of the sunlamp products, including replacement part compatibility requirements;

4. A summary of the biological effects of ultraviolet radiation, maximum allowable time of exposure, photosensitivity, and determination of human skin phototypes as it relates to compliant use of the exposure schedule;

5. Guidelines for operators regarding recognition of injury or overexposure to ultraviolet radiation;

6. Potential photosensitizing agents and medical conditions that contraindicate exposure to ultraviolet radiation or necessitate prior consultation with a physician;

7. Requirements for the proper use of protective eyewear; and

8. Procedures implemented in the event of an emergency situation, such as a fire.

(e) The training curriculum may include vendor-provided material and audio/visual or computer presentations.

(f) The registrant shall establish a competency evaluation that each operator must satisfactorily complete following training.

(g) The registrant shall document operator training, including:

1. The dates and times of training;

2. The signatures of the trainers and operators;

3. The subjects covered in each training session; and

4. The results of competency testing.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:28-3.11

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 1628(b), effective 8/15/2016