N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 602.03

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Plc 602.03 - Standards of Hygiene

(a) The licensee shall use the following infection control practices:

(1) Prior to performing a service, the licensee shall wash his or her hands with soap for a minimum of 20 seconds and shall dry his or her hands with a disposable towel or air dryer;

(2) Proper coverage of open wounds on the licensee at all times by an impermeable, tight fitting bandage;

(3) The proper handling of infectious waste as required by Env-Sw 904;

(4) The use of an autoclave for sterilizing all instruments;

(5) The storage of all instruments in sterile packets;

(6) The spore testing of all autoclaves at a minimum of once each month and the maintenance of test records for a minimum of 7 years;

(7) The use of new, single use needles for the piercing of each individual;

(8) The use of new, single use needles for the tattooing of each individual;

(9) The use of piercing guns only for the piercing of ear lobes;

(10) The storage of all clean and ready-to-use needles and instruments in sterile packets and in a rigid case or storage cabinet while not in use;

(11) The proper disposal of used needles in a sharps container that is puncture-resistant, leak-proof, can be closed for handling, storage, transportation, and disposal and is labeled with the international biohazard symbol;

(12) The prohibition of eating, drinking, the use of tobacco of any form, the use of vaping equipment of any kind, and the application of cosmetics by any individual present in the room while body art is performed;

(13) The area of skin to be tattooed or pierced first be thoroughly washed with skin-appropriate cleanser for a period of time according to manufacturer's directions with a new single-use sponge, gauze, or paper towel;

(14) The application of all ointments, creams, or jellies on the skin with a sterile gauze, single use sterile tongue depressor, or gloved hand;

(15) A prohibition of the use of styptic pencils, alum blocks, or other solid or liquid styptics to check the flow of blood; and

(16) The thorough cleaning and disinfecting of service areas and related equipment between each client.

(b) The licensee shall practice in a clean and sanitary manner including only practicing in an establishment that has:

(1) An adequate supply of potable water;

(2) Adequate lighting;

(3) Floors, walls, service tables, and chairs in work stations or sterilization areas that are non-porous; and

(4) A toilet, a sink with hot and cold water, soap, and single-use disposable towels located in the establishment and accessible to the practitioner, apprentice, and client at all times.

(c) The licensee shall ensure that any body piercing jewelry he or she inserts into a newly pierced area is:

(1) Made of steel, solid 14k or 18k nickel free, white, yellow, or rose gold, niobium, titanium, or platinum;

(2) Free of nicks, scratches, or irregular surfaces; and

(3) Sterilized prior to use.

N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 602.03

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Plc 400) #12622, eff 9/21/2018; ss by #13187, eff 4/13/2021; (formerly Plc 402.03) (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Plc 600).