(k) reusable body art instruments remain stored in sterile packages or other containers designed for sterilizing instruments that are marked with the sterilization date until just before they are used for a body art procedure;(l) sterilization packaging contains either an internal temperature sterilization indicator or Class 5 steam sterilization integrator;
(m) tables, counters, chairs, floors, and other work surfaces are cleaned and disinfected after each use regardless of whether contamination is visible;
(n) the date of sterilization and cycle number is noted on the sterilization packaging; and
(o) when utilizing on-demand sterilization in which an instrument or material is placed into an autoclave to be sterilized immediately before the body art procedure, the sterilization cassette contains an internal temperature sterilization indicator or steam sterilization integrator.
(2) Single-use items may be packed in peel-packs with a clean, reusable instrument before being sterilized provided they are arranged in a manner that will allow each item to be properly sterilized.
(3)(a) The operator shall conduct spore testing, according to the manufacturer's directions, at least monthly to ensure that the sterilization equipment is capable of attaining sterilization.
(b) These tests shall be verified through an independent laboratory.
R392-701-[11]12. Body Artist Requirements and Professional Standards. (1) Before performing any body art procedure, a body artist shall have:
(a) proof of current certificate from a bloodborne pathogen training program that covers each element of OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard as described in 29 CFR 1910.1030 (2024), incorporated by reference in this rule; and
(b) proof of current certificate from a training program such as AHA Heartsaver First Aid that teaches:
(i) first aid basics for the most common first aid emergencies;
(ii) how to call for help;
(iii) how to prevent illness and injury; and
(iv) how to recognize medical emergencies.
(2) A body artist shall be a minimum of 18 years of age.
(3) Except as allowed in Subsections (3)(a) and (3)(b), no person shall drink, eat, smoke, or vape within the procedure area, processing area, workstation, or any other location where instruments or supplies may be stored, cleaned, or sterilized.
(a) A body artist performing a procedure may drink from a closed beverage container if:
(i) the container is handled to prevent contamination of the beverage container, the body artist's hands, equipment, and the procedure area; and
(ii) hands are washed, and gloves are changed according to Subsection (5).
(b) The body artist may allow a client to:
(i) eat when symptoms of hypoglycemia or shock are observed or likely to occur based on visual observation, the information provided by the client verbally, or the client consent and disclosure form described in Section R392-701-14; and
(ii) drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the procedure area and equipment.
(4) A body artist shall:
(a) maintain clothes, hair, nails, and skin free of visible particulate matter and debris;
(b) use good personal hygiene habits while providing body art services; and
(c) utilize clean and sterile equipment, implements, supplies, and tools as required by this rule.
(5) Before and after performing a body art procedure or at any other time contamination may have occurred, body artists shall wash their hands at a designated hand sink in the following sequential order:
(a) remove rings, watches, and bracelets from hands and wrists;
(b) wet hands with warm water and apply soap;
(c) rub hands together for a minimum of 20 seconds, making a soapy lather;
(d) include each finger, between fingers, thumbs, nails, cuticles, wrists, palms, and the top of hands;
(e) rinse soap from hands;
(f) pat hands dry with a clean disposable towel; and
(g) use a new, clean, disposable towel to touch the handles of the sink to turn it off.
(6) At a minimum, a body artist shall wear a new pair of single-use gloves:
(a) during set up and cleaning;
(b) during a disinfection and sterilization procedure;
(c) when processing contaminated instruments;
(d) when transporting contaminated instruments to the processing area;
(e) when transporting sterilized instruments from the autoclave to designated storage space;
(f) during any contact with a client at the workstation or procedure area;
(g) during post-procedure take down; and
(h) any other time contamination may have occurred.
(7)(a) Before a body art procedure is performed, the body artist shall prepare the immediate skin area and the areas of skin surrounding the procedure site by applying an antiseptic solution in accordance with the manufacturer's directions.
