Collariums
• The lamps used in collarium beds emit ultraviolet radiation (UVR).
• Exposure to UVR emitted by a collarium increases your risk of developing skin cancer.
• A collarium does not provide a “safe tan”.
• Using a collarium will not protect your skin from damage due to sun exposure.
• Commercial tanning services are prohibited by law in Australia.
Product warning for UVC lamps and COVID-19
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) has issued a product warning to advise consumers of the dangers of portable devices that emit ultraviolet radiation (UVR).
UVC germicidal lamps for personal sterilisation
Germicidal lamps used on the body exposes you to harmful ultraviolet radiation which may cause injury and increase your risk of skin cancer and permanent eye damage.
Australian Pilots not at higher risk of melanoma than other Australians
Recently, ARPANSA co-authored a new study which found that modern airline pilots registered in Australia, appear not to be at higher risk of developing invasive melanoma than the rest of the population.
ARPANSA scientists travel to Antarctica
ARPANSA staff Sandra Sdraulig and Dr Stuart Henderson recently travelled to Antarctica to support ongoing monitoring of radionuclides and ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the environment.
