Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 331 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH LICENSING OFFICE › Division 915 - TATTOO › Section 331-915-0070 - General Standards for Tattooing

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) The cleanliness of any common area in a
			 facility is the responsibility of each license holder. All license holders may
			 be cited for violations found in the common area.
(2) An individual licensed to perform
			 services in a field of practice or a licensed facility owner must:
(a) Use and maintain appropriate equipment
			 and instruments for providing services in a field of practice at the place of
			 business;
(b) Use all equipment,
			 instruments and supplies, including but not limited to marking instruments, in
			 a manner described in the manufacturer's instructions which is consistent with
			 the manufacturer's intended use of the device by the FDA;
(c) Ensure a high-level disinfectant is used
			 in accordance with manufacturer's instructions to disinfect surfaces where
			 services are performed;
(d) Ensure
			 all chemicals are stored in labeled, closed containers;
(e) Ensure that single-use disposable paper
			 products, single-use needles, sterilized jewelry and protective gloves are used
			 for each client. Use of towels and linens are prohibited;
(f) Have unrestricted access to a sink with
			 hot and cold running water on the facility premises and separate from a
			 restroom;
(g) Ensure restrooms
			 located within the facility are kept clean and in good working order at all
			 times. Air blowers within restrooms can be substituted for disposable hand
			 towels;
(h) Ensure all waste
			 material related to a service, be enclosed in a glove or bag, disposed of in a
			 covered container with a garbage liner following a service on a client.
			 Service-related waste is prohibited from being disposed of in non-service
			 related areas, such as lobby or waiting areas;
(i) Ensure all sharp objects that come in
			 contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials be disposed of in
			 a sharps container;
(j) Ensure
			 biohazard labels or red biohazard bags are available on the facility premises;
(k) Adhere to all Centers for
			 Disease Control and Prevention Standards;
(l) Ensure pets or other animals are not on
			 the premises of the body art facility unless they service animals recognized by
			 the American with Disabilities Act or to fish in aquariums or nonpoisonous
			 reptiles in terrariums;
(m) Ensure
			 all disinfecting solutions or agents be kept at adequate strengths to maintain
			 effectiveness, be free of foreign material and be available for immediate use
			 at all times the facility is open for business;
(n) Ensure that all instruments that come in
			 contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials be either disposed
			 of or sterilized according to requirements including completely disassembling
			 the tattoo machine including grips or handles. (o) Ensure that all jewelry used
			 for initial piercings is sterilized before use on a client in accordance with
			 OAR
			 331-900-0125;
(o) Ensure that single-use disposable paper
			 products, needles, and protective gloves or personal protection equipment
			 including but not limited to aprons are not reused on clients. Use of towels
			 and linens are prohibited;
(p)
			 Ensure bottles used for rinsing tattoos, grips and clip cords are covered
			 during a tattoo procedure and sterilized or disinfected following service on
			 each client;
(q) Ensure if bottles
			 used for rinsing tattoos are filled with distilled or sterilized
			 water;
(r) Dilute inks, dyes, and
			 pigments using sterile or distilled water; and
(s) Ensure inks, dyes, and pigments are
			 stored in a way to prevent contamination through touch or air particulates,
			 including, but not limited to, a closed cabinet or drawer. Proper hand washing
			 and gloving techniques must be used before handling or dispensing inks, dyes
			 and pigments.