PEOPLE with very fair skin and teenagers will not be allowed to use solariums in at least one state in new regulations to stop vulnerable people developing cancer.
The proposed WA law banning tanning (http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,26278,23483537-5012550,00.html)follows the death of 26-year-old Claire Oliver in Melbourne last September.
Why draw the line at fair-skinned? Will solariums have a colour chart that you have to measure up to? It could be quite humiliating for those who get rejected. What about tanning on the beach - will lifeguards be asked to check your skin colour and move you on if you’ve been there too long?

OK, fair skin burns and it burns fast, but tanned skin is also damaged skin. A better idea would be to force solariums to make customers aware of the risks they are taking. Fast tanning packs such as that undertaken by Claire should be banned.
Maybe I’m biased because I am pale, but I think porcelain skin is beautiful. I’d much rather have really healthy moisturised skin than a tan anyday.
But what do you think? Is the tanning ban fair? Is it a good idea? Or is it just another piece of unenforceable legislation?


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I think all solariums should be banned IMO. As far as the sun/beach goes....everyone has a choice whether they want to cover up or not. The risks and warnings have been put out there.
And why just ban fair skinned people? Solariums damage ALL skins no matter the colour. Doesn't make sense :shakehead:

I think solariums should be banned, and sunscreen compulsary in all schools and any kind of outdoor work. I think hats being compulsary is a great idea too, but then there are some people (me for example) who would struggle to wear them for health reasons. Sunnies is a bit harder to enforce.

when I was in primary school, if you didn't have your hat with you, you weren't allowed to go play outside in the sun - you had to stay undercover. You got into trouble if you were caught in the playground with no hat on

Here kids aren't allowed outside without a hat. That's primary school. the high school Mr12 goes to have a 'No Hat, No Play' policy, but most don't :whipcrack:

yeah my HS didn't...it needs to be drummed into them from a young age as the sun is only going to get worse in the future

I think all solariums should be banned IMO. As far as the sun/beach goes....everyone has a choice whether they want to cover up or not. The risks and warnings have been put out there.
And why just ban fair skinned people? Solariums damage ALL skins no matter the colour. Doesn't make sense :shakehead:

Well said Jamie.

I'm all for banning solariums for teens, and, honestly, everyone, but just for 'pale skinned people'? Oh gawd. Is there a whiteness test?? "You must be {this} tan to ride"?

I am so embarssed that I am a WA person right now, this makes us look like idiots-hicks with no common sense :dunce:

I am so embarssed that I am a WA person right now, this makes us look like idiots-hicks with no common sense :dunce:

I'm a WA person too!

I'm a WA person too!

High-5! (Except not for the Is-Our-Health-Minister-Drunk? thing)

:chuckle:

While I am against solarium use, I still believe that people should be allowed to if they want to - it is a personal choice! Just like smoking or drinking alcohol. These are restricted to older people who are wiser/should know the health risks. Same with solariums - they have been banned for underage use, but an adult has every right to decide whether or not to sunbake.
Personally I think putting further bans (such as pale skinned people) is absolutely ridiculous - where does it stop?

While I am against solarium use, I still believe that people should be allowed to if they want to - it is a personal choice! Just like smoking or drinking alcohol. These are restricted to older people who are wiser/should know the health risks. Same with solariums - they have been banned for underage use, but an adult has every right to decide whether or not to sunbake.
Personally I think putting further bans (such as pale skinned people) is absolutely ridiculous - where does it stop?

I agree wiht this. I don't thing banning things is right. There should be ample warnings about the effects- like on cigarette packs, but banning anything is a dangerous precindent IMO. Again, I think use under 16 should not be allowed, but once you reach a certain age you should be abaleto do what you want with you body- no matter how stupid.