Introduction
Creating living art is a unique talent, but it puts tattooists and piercers at risk of coming in contact with their client's blood. This means artists may also be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, such as hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
From wearing gloves to sanitizing tools and machines, there are ways to prevent these serious and often deadly diseases.
This course will discuss the things you, as an employee, can do to lessen the risks associated with tattooing and body piercing. It will also discuss ways to prevent cross-contamination and how to properly clean and sanitize tools and machines.
Course Objectives
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Describe the hazards and risks to which tattoo artists are typically exposed. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Define "universal precautions" and how they are used by tattoo artists. |
| LO 1.1.3 | Discuss procedures for needlesticks and sharps containers. |
| LO 1.1.4 | Describe what a SHARPS incident log is and why it's important to use. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Describe the components of a bloodborne pathogens Exposure Control Plan. |
| LO 1.2.2 | Describe general safety measures and how to reduce cross-contamination. |
| LO 1.2.3 | Discuss the types of skin infections that can occur. |
| LO 1.2.4 | Describe procedures for disinfection of surfaces and sterilization. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)