NEHA Annex to the Body Art Model Code, 3rd Edition

5. Any establishments using EAR-PIERCING GUNS or similar devices must comply with this Code and be licensed by the DEPARTMENT. Further justification on this recommendation can be found in Section 4.1 of this Annex and in the NEHA Policy Statement on EAR- PIERCING GUNS. 6. BODY ART ESTABLISHMENT LICENSES should be posted in a highly visible location that all CLIENTS have access to, such as the front desk reception/lobby area. 13.3  Body To obtain a LICENSE, BODY ARTISTS must have proof of attendance at an OSHA bloodborne pathogen training program or equivalent industry-specific training program approved by the DEPARTMENT. OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (2012) states: 1910.1030(g)(2)(i) The employer shall train each employee with occupational exposure in accordance with the requirements of this section. Such training must be provided at no cost to the employee and during working hours. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program. The standard includes specific training requirements in paragraph 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii) and 1910.1030(g)(2)(viii) (Bloodborne Pathogens, 2012). To aid in implementation of OSHA’s policies and procedures, OSHA maintains a publicly accessible training and reference materials library developed by the OSHA Directorate of Training and Education (OSHA, n.d.). An individual who practices BODY ART must obtain a BODY ARTIST LICENSE and practice within a licensed FACILITY. BODY ARTISTS must be able to demonstrate FACILITY safety and sanitation knowledge to properly handle any hazardous materials, reduce the transmission of pathogens, maintain their own and CLIENT safety, and properly respond in the event of an accident or exposure incident. Individuals using EAR-PIERCING GUNS or similar devices must comply with this Code and be licensed by the DEPARTMENT. Further justification on this recommendation can be found in Section 4.1 of this Annex and in the NEHA Policy Statement on Ear Piercing Guns. Individual BODY ARTIST LICENSES should be posted in a highly visible location in each BODY ARTIST station for individual CLIENTS to view. 13.4  Unless specified elsewhere in these requirements, applicants for TEMPORARY BODY ART ESTABLISHMENT LICENSES must comply with the requirements of a fixed BODY ART ESTABLISHMENT. TEMPORARY BODY ART ESTABLISHMENT LICENSES are nontransferable. The BODY ARTIST and ESTABLISHMENT LICENSES must be posted in highly visible locations in accordance with Section 5 of this Code. For sections 13.4.3–13.4.5, the following list provides references to the area in this Annex where further information on each requirement can be found, where applicable:

• 13.4.3.1: Reference Annex Section 8 • 13.4.3.2: Reference Annex Section 12.3 • 13.4.3.3: Reference Annex Section 13.5 • 13.4.3.5: Reference Annex Section 12.3 • 13.4.3.6: Reference Annex Section 12.14

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