EQUIPMENT that can inadvertently become CONTAMINATED, despite best efforts, must be inspected and removed or DECONTAMINATED to reduce the potential for infection. OSHA regulations regarding CONTAMINATION of EQUIPMENT state that any “equipment which may become contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials” shall be examined and DECONTAMINATED as necessary (Bloodborne Pathogens, 2012). Any items or instruments that are no longer necessary to the procedure should be removed promptly. There is potential for CONTAMINATION of EQUIPMENT if used and clean INSTRUMENTS come into contact with one another (Griffith and Tengnah, 2005). 2.9 OSHA regulations regarding eating or drinking in BODY ART PROCEDURE AREAS are as follows: 1910.1030(d)(2)(ix) Eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics or lip balm, and handling contact lenses are prohibited in work areas where there is a reasonable likelihood of occupational exposure. 1910.1030(d)(2)(x) Food and drink shall not be kept in refrigerators, freezers, shelves, cabinets, or on countertops or benchtops where blood or other potentially infectious materials are present. (Bloodborne Pathogens, 2012). Exceptions can be made when it is necessary to render first aid, such as when a CLIENT is feeling faint. In such instances, BODY ARTISTS must make their best effort to avoid cross-contamination by following basic protocols such as properly removing GLOVES and washing their hands prior to providing the CLIENT with water. Additionally, the BODY ART ESTABLISHMENT should make available closed water bottles kept outside of PROCEDURE AREAS. 2.10 BODY ARTISTS can obtain a COMPLAINT OF INJURY FORM from their DEPARTMENT. Should their DEPARTMENT not have a COMPLAINT OF INJURY FORM, the BODY ART ESTABLISHMENT will need to create one. As stated in this Code, one of the circumstances that requires BODY ARTISTS to submit a COMPLAINT OF INJURY FORM is any communicable disease resulting from the BODY ART PROCEDURE. Diseases that are considered communicable vary by state and PERSONNEL should remain aware of their jurisdiction’s regulations and communicable disease list or reach out to their DEPARTMENT for further guidance. 2.11 The BODY ARTIST shall report all adverse events relating to or suspected of being related to materials used during a BODY ART PROCEDURE to the DEPARTMENT and MedWatch, FDA’s medical product safety reporting program. MedWatch receives reports from the public and publishes safety alerts for FDA-regulated products when appropriate (FDA, 2021b). The utilization of this system streamlines reporting practices and allows adverse reactions to be tracked and potential common causes of such reactions to be found and dealt with appropriately.
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