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07.14.2011 C:\MyDocuments\Pamphlets\Fact Sheet_Tattooing and micropigmentation (bspt-2719fr).pub-mbz Adapted from: Tattooing and micropigmentation, CIPHI Ontario Branch Fact Sheet

TATTOOING andMICROPIGMENTATION

Porcupine Health Unit, Public Health Inspection Services, Control of Infectious Diseases

disposable cups.

Sterilization must be done in an

approved autoclave or dry heat

sterilizer.

 Autoclave or dry heat sterilizer

must be spore tested bi-weekly.

Failed spore test must be

reported to the local health unit

immediately upon notification

from the lab.

Have all required supplies for

service available and in easy

reach.

Remove any items not required

from the work area.

Cover any work surfaces or items

that cannot be disinfected with

disposable coverings or clean

linen.

Store multi-use tools in a clean,

covered container when not in

use.

Infection and Prevention Control

Requirements:

Hands must be washed:

before and after each client/

treatment;

before and after wearing

gloves, and

in between breaks in service.

Wear single use gloves for each

client.

Gloves must be changed

between clients, and between

breaks in treatment of the same

client.

Use single-use, disposable,

sterile needles and discard

immediately after use in sharps

container. 

Open sterile, packaged

equipment only when ready to

begin procedure. 

Use disposable razors for

shaving tattoo area and then

discard. 

Skin is cleansed with a skin

antiseptic.

Dispense creams, lotions and

ointments with single-use

applicators. Discard after use.

Skin piercing such as tattooing and micropigmentation are well-recognized risk factors for the

acquisition of blood-borne infections such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV. Infection control

precautions must be followed to protect both personal service workers and clients.

General Requirements:

Work area must be clean, tidy

and well lit.

Hand wash sink(s) must be:

Located near the work area(s);

Supplied with hot and cold

running water, liquid soap in a

dispenser and single-use hand

towels at all times.

Premise must be equipped with a

sink(s) for cleaning of equipment/

instruments.

Work contact surfaces

(headrests, worktables and

chairs, etc.) must be cleaned and

disinfected with a low level

disinfectant after each client. 

Used needles/sharps must be

placed into a puncture-resistant,

leak-proof container with a tight-

fitting lid and properly labelled

with a biological hazard sign.

Cover items that may be handled

during the procedure with single

use plastic bags or cling film.

Water used for rinsing is placed in

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Do not tattoo within 6 inches of

inflamed or infected skin.

Re-useable equipment is

manually cleaned or cleaned in a

ultrasonic cleaner, then

disinfected and sterilized asrequired.

Ink caps, any left over ink and

leftover petroleum jelly are

disposed of in a lined garbage

container.

Tattoo area is covered with a

clean and non-stick dressing.

Provide client with verbal andwritten after-care instructions.

Keep client records and

accidental blood and body fluid

exposure records on site for one

year. 

Hepatitis B vaccination is

strongly recommended.

For more information,

contact your local

health inspector

or call 1-800-461-1818.

www.porcupinehu.on.ca