(a) Clippers and Trimmers - (i) All clippers and trimmers must be cleaned and disinfected after each use with disinfectant designed for clippers and trimmers, and used according to manufactures recommendations.
- (ii) Clipper wash may be used as a cleaner prior to disinfection, but is not acceptable as a disinfectant unless it is labeled as germicidal, virucidal and fungicidal with proven effectiveness against HIV, HEPB and Staphylococcus aureus (including MRSA). When labeled as such, it must be used as specified by the manufacturer.
(b) Leather Barber Strop - (i) A Leather Barber Strop is a porous items that may be used in the Barber Shop, but only if razor has been cleaned and disinfected in accordance with Section 1, item (i) of this chapter prior to use on strop. A strop may not be used during service when the blade has come in contact with the patron.
(c) Products - (i) All lotions, waxes, creams and hair/shave preparations must be removed from the original container in a manner that does not contaminate the product remaining in the container. Bare hands may not be used to remove product from any container. Product must be removed with a spatula that is single use and disposed of after use or multi-use and disinfected after each "dip" into the container. This does not apply to items in squeeze tubes, spray bottles or shakers.
(d) Barber Chairs. - (i) All headrest of barber chairs shall be cleaned, or have a clean cover or towel between each usage. When not in use, the headrest must be kept in a clean place which is free of dust and debris.
(e) Infectious Disease. - (i) No person infected with a disease in a communicable form which can be transmitted in the course of his employment shall work in a shop or school.
- (ii) Licensees shall not treat or attempt to treat any disease of the skin.
(f) All barbers shall have an adequate amount of implements so that proper disinfection can occur between customers.
(g) Coffee or other refreshments shall be served in single use containers with lids only.
(h) Restroom facilities shall be adequately supplied with disposable hand towels or dryers and liquid or powder soap.