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What You Must Know before Purchasing and Operating any Laser and IPL Equipment in Australia!The Aesthetic Industry is still booming in these purportedly more difficult times with a renewed interest in more advanced treatments that can be achieved with IPL and various Laser treatments. Accordingly, there is an increased demand for operator credentials for safe, effective and clinical applications for such equipment used by operators and business owners. With more education and training, experienced Aestheticians would be able to offer more advanced treatments for their clients’ safely, while achieving superior results. There is a requirement under the Radiation Safety Act 1999 to protect persons from health risks associated with exposure to particular sources of ionising and harmful non-ionising radiation. The scope of this article will only deal with the Qld. Health Regulatory requirements concerning the Beauty & Cosmetic Industry’s use of non-ionising radiation i.e. various Lasers used for cosmetic & diagnostic purposes, such as in Laser hair removal, superficial skin rejuvenation & stimulation, pigmented and superficial vascular lesion removal and Tattoo removal. The Radiation Safety Act and the Radiation Safety Regulations are two totally separate documents. The Act is the primary document. The Regulation is linked to, and fits underneath, the Act. In Qld. Laser use is governed by the Radiation Safety Act where all users and operators of Class-4 lasers must register for a state license, meeting specific criteria for proof of education and training by attending a Laser Safety Officers Course (LSO) before application for a Laser Use License. While IPLs are not yet regulated under the Act, it is expected to take place sometime in 2009. For those looking to renew their indemnity insurances, many insurance companies now require clinic operators to undertake more than just a manufacturers training program when operating with class-4 lasers. These requirements include Government Approved courses, Industry Association Memberships and Beauty Association recognised courses which offer objective training, endorsed and accredited for Lasers and Intense Pulse light sources, as an absolute minimum. The current indication from Radiation Health is that those users, who have the approved minimum qualification for IPL prior to the regulation being made effective, may be considered as recognised for immediate certification on an individual assessment basis, as this will obviously save on delays in the Certification process. In Queensland the requirement for a Laser Use License is to have a minimum of 20 hours practical experience under a doctor, or a trainer approved by Queensland Radiation Health, in all aspects of intended Laser use, (hair removal, tattoo removal, superficial vascular lesions, pigmentary changes and non-invasive resurfacing with fractional laser) if such services are being offered by them. For example, if only laser hair removal services are being offered then the operator will only require a ‘Laser Use License’ for hair removal. The Australian Health Minister is in the process of determining whether all states should follow the same licensing procedure for laser users as is currently carried out in Queensland. In Queensland the supplier of radiation apparatus, must ensure that the person to whom they are supplying the radiation apparatus to must show proof of having the following:
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