WHO NEEDS IT
1. Shops where blood exposure can happen
- Tattoo and piercing studiosNeedles and sharps every day
- Some salons and spasDepending on the services
- Some states require it for licensingCheck each state's rules
Rules vary by state.
WHAT OSHA REQUIRES
2. For employers with exposed employees
- Training when the job startsAnd at least once a year after
- An exposure control planReviewed and updated at least once a year
- Training records kept for 3 yearsFrom the date of training
Source: OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.1030.
THE TRAINER
3. Why nurses fit
- OSHA requires a knowledgeable trainerIn the subject matter
- Nurses know infection controlSharps, PPE, exposures
- Tailor it to the shopTheir tools, their procedures
Source: OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.1030.
HEPATITIS B VACCINE
4. Part of the standard
- Offered to exposed employeesWithin 10 working days of starting
- At no cost to the employeeThe employer pays
- Teach it as part of your trainingMake sure the owner knows
Source: OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.1030.
BEFORE YOU START
5. Set it up right
- Check your state's tattoo and body art rules
- Ask if your state approves training providers
- Get liability insurance for your business
- Talk to a business attorney
Not legal advice. Rules vary by state: check your state and local health department and talk to a business attorney.
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