Tattoo Safety
Tattoo artists and body piercers should follow health and safety practices to protect themselves as well as their clients from bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and/or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). According to the Center for Disease Control, health and safety procedures for body artists may be regulated by city, county, or state agencies. Reputable shops and tattoo parlors govern themselves and follow strict safety procedures to protect their clients – and their body artists.
This course is designed to teach tattoo artists the basics behind keeping a clean and safe work area to prevent the spread of bloodborne pathogens. There are no regulations specific to the tattoo industry as this course draws off the bloodborne pathogen standard 29 CFR 1910.1030. This course will not certify anyone for any type of tattoo work. Upon completion of the learning event, the Learner will have the ability to identify the common types of bloodborne pathogens present in tattoo industry settings and recommended measures used to prevent transmission.
Relevant Standards: OSHA’s General Duty Clause
- Linear Duration/min: 00:09:30
- Complexity/Difficulty: Level I (very easy)
- Interactivity: Level II
- Prerequisites: None
Target Audience: This course is intended for entry-level employees who will work in any business in which tattooing takes place.
Competencies:
To successfully complete this course, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to:
- TAT 1.1.0 Identify the course’s objectives 03:01
- TAT 1.2.0 Identify the reasons for the importance of proper hygienic procedures 02:03
- TAT 1.3.0 Identify common recommended hygienic processes to be used before, during and after tattooing 03:24
