Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 511-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS › Subject 511-3-8 - BODY ART › Rule 511-3-8-.12 - Health and Hygiene

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
				With the exception of a plain ring such as a wedding band, jewelry on the hands
				and wrists of a body artist, such as watches, rings, or bracelets, shall be
				removed prior to the start of the body art procedure.
(2) Prior to the procedure, the artist shall
				inspect their hands for hangnails, small cuts, sores, and abrasions. If a cut,
				sore, or abrasion is detected, a bandage shall be applied for added protection
				before gloving. The artist shall trim fingernails to ensure gloves are not
				punctured. Recent tattoos or piercings in the healing process shall also be
				properly covered to prevent any bodily fluid transfer.
(3) Use aseptic technique. Thorough hand
				washing is essential after client contact, after handling blood and body
				fluids, after wearing gloves, and prior to exiting the work area.
(4) The artist must thoroughly wash their
				hands in hot, running water with soap, then rinse hands and dry with disposable
				paper towels before and after performing body art procedures; anytime there is
				an interruption in body art procedure that requires the artist to remove and
				replace gloves; after using the restroom; and after touching their face, hair
				or other areas.
(5) Medical grade,
				single-use, disposable gloves labeled for surgical, or examination purposes
				shall be worn when coming in contact with the client and during the body art
				procedure. Gloves shall be changed and properly disposed of each time there is
				an interruption in the body art procedure, the gloves become torn or punctured,
				or whenever their ability to function is compromised. Under no circumstances
				shall a single pair of gloves be used on more than one individual. Vinyl gloves
				are not allowed.
(6) A body artist
				shall maintain the highest degree of personal cleanliness, conform to standard
				hygienic practices, and wear clean clothes when performing body art procedures.
				Single-use aprons, smocks, or sleeve covers are acceptable. Open-toed shoes or
				shoes with holes shall not be permissible.
(7) The skin of the artist shall be free of
				rash, open lesions, or infection. No artist affected with boils, infected or
				open wounds or sores, abrasions, weeping dermatological lesions, fever,
				vomiting, diarrhea, or acute or chronic cough or respiratory infection shall
				work in any area of a Body Art Studio in any capacity in which there is a
				likelihood that the individual could contaminate body art equipment, supplies,
				working surfaces with body substances or pathogenic organisms or expose other
				staff or clients to infections.
(8)
				Universal precautions shall be observed to prevent contact with blood or other
				potentially infectious materials. All body artists and employees shall be
				trained in universal precautions and present documentation of yearly training
				upon request.
(a) The body artist should
				assume that all human blood, plasma, serum, body fluids and tissues are
				contaminated with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and/or Hepatitis viruses
				(e.g., HBV, HCV).
(b) The most
				susceptible route of occupational infection for HIV, HBV, and HCV is by
				accidental needle sticks, but may include contamination of the mucous
				membranes, or through broken, abraded, or irritated skin. Use appropriate
				caution and maximum protection to prevent such contact.
(c) Proper decontamination procedures,
				emergency biohazard spill management, and proper use of biosafety equipment
				shall be utilized.
(d) Use aseptic
				technique. Thorough hand washing is essential after client contact, after
				handling blood and body fluids, after wearing gloves, and prior to exiting the
				work area.
(e) Infectious material
				spills shall be cleaned using an EPA registered disinfectant and following
				universal precautions.
(f) Clean
				all work areas and equipment used in handling human biohazardous materials with
				an EPA-registered disinfectant when concluding work to protect personnel from
				accidental infection.
(g) Eating,
				drinking, use of tobacco products, and applying cosmetics or lip balm are not
				permitted in the area where body art preparations or procedures are performed
				and any location where instruments or supplies are stored or cleaned.
				Exceptions may be made for the purpose of rendering first-aid.
(h) All procedures shall be performed
				carefully to minimize the creation of aerosols.
(i) Employees and body artists shall report
				all work-related accidents, incidents, and unexplained illness to their
				supervisor immediately.
(j) Soiled
				gloves shall be removed in a manner to minimize the risk of self-contamination
				or cross-contamination after each operation and prior to contacting work
				surfaces, doorknobs, wall switches, or telephones. Dispose of used gloves in a
				bagged trash container.
(k) Food
				storage cabinets or refrigerators shall be located outside the work
				area.