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Bloodborne Pathogens for Tattoo Artists - Safe Body Art Act
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Bloodborne Pathogens for Tattoo Artists - Safe Body Art Act

Learn How To Protect Yourself From Bloodborne Pathogens In The Tattoo Facility
Created bySteve Wilmes
Last updated 4/2024
English
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What you'll learn

  • Learn to be aware of the hazards of exposure to bloodborne pathogens
  • Learn the three types of bloodborne pathogens (BBP) OSHA identifies in the standard for BBP
  • Learn the basics of the OSHA bloodborne pathogen (BBP) standard, including your written BBP plan and what you are required to divulge to employees and clients
  • Learn the importance of cleanliness in the shop, including the use of proper PPE and cleaning equipment and protocols
  • Understand the proper disposal of needles and the utilization of sharps containers in the shop
  • Become adept at the use and removal of gloves via the duck dive method and the importance of proper handwashing
  • Learn the bloodborne pathogen hazards specific to working in a tattoo parlor and working as a tattoo artist, and how to protect yourself from them
  • Learn about the Hepatitis B vaccine, why it is importance, and how to receive one

Course content

1 section • 19 lectures • 2h 37m total length

  • Welcome0:48

    Join this bloodborne pathogen tattoo artist training course to explore diseases, modes of transmission, exposure versus incident, reporting requirements, and storing used needles for safe body art.

  • The Regulations1:33

    Review the regulatory framework for bloodborne pathogens by comparing federal OSHA standard 1910.1030 with California title 8 section 5193, and note updates and the initial and annual training requirements.

  • Read the CalOSHA Title 8, Section 5193 BBP Standard41:56
  • Read the California Safe Body Art Act34:31
  • Read the Federal OSHA BBP Standard31:38
  • The Pathogens4:34

    Understand the three main bloodborne pathogens—hep b, hep c, and HIV—and their transmission through blood and other potentially infectious materials in tattoo work. OSHA highlights liver and immune system risks.

  • Transmission3:04

    Identify the four transmission routes—inhalation, ingestion, injection, and absorption—and emphasize injection and skin absorption risks in tattoo work, with gloves and eye protection to prevent splashes and bloodborne pathogen exposure.

  • Written Plan2:14

    Explore OSHA’s exposure control plan for tattoo shops, detailing written bloodborne pathogen policies, injury responses, cleaning, PPE, and annual employee feedback with form and needle-stick reporting.

  • Sharps Containers5:41

    Identify the biohazardous label and red bag rules for bloodborne waste, and apply the four requirements—sealed, rigid, leak proof, and puncture resistant—for sharps containers.

  • Control Measures1:48

    Explore safe body art practices by reducing exposure to bloodborne pathogens through innovations like numbing cream, digital tattoo guns with controlled depth, and disposable ink wells and cartridges.

  • Hep B Vaccine1:53

    The Hep B vaccine is effective, with an initial dose and a six-month booster for long-term protection. Optional but strongly recommended for tattoo artists, offered free by employers during training.

  • Exposure vs. Incident5:49

    Differentiate exposure from an incident and act quickly: wash, go to a clinic within two hours for prophylaxis, and complete the required forms.

  • PPE4:30

    Choose high quality latex or nitrile gloves with sufficient thickness for dexterity and barrier protection; read the box, use the duck dive method, and wear eye protection when close work.

  • Identifying Hazards5:01
  • Disposing of Needles1:05

    Practice safe needle disposal by dropping single cartridges into a sharps container, never recapping or handling broken needles, and using a one-handed method during autoclaving.

  • Hand Washing1:43

    Wash with hot water and soap, scrub fingers, nails, cuticles. For 30 seconds to a minute, reduce exposure to bloodborne pathogens; duck dive method for glove removal.

  • Duck Dive Method5:51

    Use the duck dive method to remove gloves safely, keeping the inside clean, then if a rip occurs face the exposure down, call for help, and wash your hands.

  • Sharps containers and labels
  • Summary3:06

    Keep a clean shop by sanitizing equipment with bloodborne pathogen–killing solutions, disinfecting chairs and tables, using properly fitting PPE; maintain releases, autoclave checks, and sharps containers.

  • Thank You1:02

    Thank you for engaging with this bloodborne pathogens course for tattoo artists under the Safe Body Art Act. Reach out with questions, policies, procedures, or help setting up clinics.

Requirements

  • No experience necessary. Everyone welcome.

Description

In the dynamic and creative world of tattoo artistry, safety and hygiene are paramount.  Compliant with CA Body Art Act.

"Bloodborne Pathogens for Tattoo Artists" is an essential online course designed specifically for tattoo artists and professionals working in or around tattoo parlors and shops. This comprehensive course delves into the critical importance of understanding and mitigating the risks associated with exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBP).

In this course, we cover the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations concerning BBP, including identifying the three primary types highlighted in OSHA standards. Participants will learn the importance of having a properly written and reviewed plan for BBP exposure in place, including what key information needs to be made available to both employees and clients.

Additional key topics include the significance and availability of the Hepatitis B vaccine, proper disposal methods for needles and sharps utilizing sharps containers, and maintaining a pristine work environment through rigorous cleanliness practices. Our course emphasizes the correct utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, safety goggles, and specialized cleaning agents, to safeguard against exposure in tattooing operations.

Participants will also learn essential techniques for thorough handwashing and the safe removal of gloves exposed to BBP, employing the recommended "duck dive" method for maximum protection.

We are a successful risk control and safety firm with decades of experience in the industry. Our course is prepared and led by our in-house industry experts utilizing practices applied in the field.

Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills necessary to uphold the highest safety and hygiene standards in the tattooing profession.

Join us in this vital course and prioritize the well-being of yourself and your clients in your artistic endeavors.

Who this course is for:

  • Tattoo artists
  • Anyone who works in a tattoo parlor or around tattooing operations
  • Anyone who is a customer of a tattoo parlor or whose occupation requires they enter a tattoo parlor (eg., health inspector)

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