3701-9-05 Additional requirements for tattoo services.
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Topic: Tattoo
Sort Desciption: services shall comply with the following provisions pertaining to tattoo ... (C) All individuals performing a tattoo procedure who utilize lap cloths shall ...
Content Inside: 3701-9-05 Additional requirements for tattoo services. In addition to the requirements of paragraphs (A) and (B) of rule 3701-9-04 of the Administrative Code, any person operating an approved business offering tattoo services shall comply with the following provisions pertaining to tattoo operations. (A) Immediately prior to beginning any tattooing procedure, each individual performing the procedure shall wash their hands in hot water with liquid or granulated soap, or equivalent, if approved by the board of health. The individuals fingernails shall be kept clean and short. (B) The individual performing the procedure shall wear a clean new pair of disposable gloves, made of latex or similar material, for each new patron. If the gloves develop a break or tear, or if the individual performing the procedure touches another surface during the course of the procedure, the gloves shall be immediately replaced. (C) All individuals performing a tattoo procedure who utilize lap cloths shall use a different lap cloth for each patron. Lap cloths shall be disposed or laundered after each use. (D) The individual performing tattooing shall perform the procedure only on a normal, healthy skin surface. No operator shall remove or attempt to remove tattoo marks. (E) When shaving the site of the tattoo is necessary, the individual performing the procedure shall use: (1) Separate disposable razors with single service blades for each patron and discard the razor after such use, or (2) A straight edge razor which shall be disinfected in accordance with rule 3701-9-08 of the Administrative Code or sanitized in accordance with rule 4709-9-05 of the Administrative Code after use on each patron. (F) The individual performing the procedure, before shaving the area of the patrons body to be tattooed, shall thoroughly clean the area with antibacterial soap or its equivalent, as approved by the board of health. After shaving the area to be tattooed, the individual performing the p ...
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