Public Health Universal Guidelines for Cosmetic Tattoo
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By now you should know how fiercely dedicated I am to elevating the cosmetic tattoo industry standards. If you have been following my journey you will know I have been an advocate for health and safety in the workplace for many years.
It is imperative to uphold impeccable and sterile practices in cosmetic tattooing, irrespective of any legal prerequisites. The absence of regulations should not negate our accountability to establish our own elevated benchmarks. Just because external guidelines may be lacking does not absolve us from the obligation of setting and adhering to stringent internal standards that prioritise safety and professionalism.
What Is OSHA?
OSHA stands for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It is a federal agency in the United States under the Department of Labor. OSHA's primary mission is to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees by enforcing regulations and standards that address workplace safety, health, and well-being. OSHA sets guidelines for various industries to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. On December 6, 1991, the OSHA developed the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) which is now recognised worldwide. This standard is designed to protect workers from the risk of exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, such as the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). The standard was revised by the Needle-stick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000. This act set forth in greater detail (and made more specific) OSHA's requirement for employers to identify, evaluate and implement safer medical devices. The Act also mandated additional requirements for maintaining a sharps injury log and for the involvement of non-managerial healthcare workers in evaluating and choosing devices. These workers must be; responsible for direct patient care and be potentially exposed to injuries from contaminated sharps.
The OSHA’s required universal precautions have been broken down into ten categories, which you will learn about in our FREE Bloodborne Pathogen training. They include:
Universal precautions
Immunisations
Hand hygiene
Personal protective equipment
Cleaning and disinfection
Safe needle handling practices
Biohazard labelling requirements
Waste disposal and linen management
Exposure Control Plan
Post Exposure Follow up
SPREADING SAFETY
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