Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 240 - GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERS
Chapter 240-4 - FACILITY REQUIREMENTS
Rule 240-4-.04 - Cleansing and Disinfection of Implements and Equipment
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 240-4-.04
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) The use of any article that is not properly cleansed and disinfected on any client or subject is prohibited.
(2) Each facility shall provide correct disinfection and storage standards at all times.
(a) Multi-use tools, implements, and equipment constructed of nonporous materials such as metal, glass, or plastic for use on more than one client include, but are not limited to the following items:
1. nail clippers;
2. cuticle nippers;
3. cuticle pushers;
4. scissors;
5. shears;
6. reusable nail forms;
7. manicure and pedicure bowls;
8. foot files;
9. glass;
10. metal and fiberglass files;
11. metal drill bits;
12. tweezers;
13. come done extractors;
14. brushes;
15. dusting brush (nylon bristles that can be disinfected ONLY);
16. combs;
17. clips;
18. reusable pencil sharpeners;
19. reusable gloves;
20. any other metal or non-porous tools or implements not listed above.
(b) Following each use, all multi-use tools, implements, or equipment that are used on clients must be cleansed and disinfected as follows:
1. After cleaning with warm soapy water to remove all hair and debris, tools, implements, or equipment must be disinfected by complete immersion.
2. Disinfectant containers must be large enough for complete immersion of implements (enough solution to cover all surfaces of the item) for 10 minutes in a disinfectant that indicates on its label that it has been registered with the EPA as a disinfectant. The disinfecting solution must be free of debris and contaminants at all times and must be changed daily.
3. After immersion, rinse implements thoroughly with clean warm water and blot implements dry.
4. Clean implements should be stored following Rule 240-4-.05 below. Tools cannot be stored in disinfectant.
(c) An autoclave that meets or exceeds ANSI/AAMI ST55:2010 or ISO 17665 standards for producing high temperature steam (121°C to 134°C) is an acceptable method of sanitizing implements.
(d) Ultraviolet lights, dishwashers, and steam devices are not acceptable methods of cleansing and disinfection.
(3) Single use items cannot be disinfected and should not be reused. Single use items shall be discarded after being used one time. These items include but are not limited to:
(a) buffers;
(b) emery boards;
(c) nail files;
(d) sleeves and sanders for electric files;
(e) orange wood or birch wood sticks;
(f) wooden applicator sticks or spatulas;
(g) porous foot files;
(h) pedicure slippers and toe separators;
(i) disposable gloves;
(j) paraffin liners;
(k) cotton balls, cotton strips or swabs;
(l) neck strips and muslin strips; or
(m) any item(s) that cannot be disinfected.
(4) Pedicure equipment cleaning and disinfection procedures to be used for all pedicure equipment that holds water including sinks, bowls, basins, pipe-less, and whirlpool spas are as follows:
(a) After each client, all pedicure units must be cleaned with a chelating soap or detergent with water to remove all visible debris, then disinfected for at least fifteen (15) minutes with a disinfectant that indicates on its label that it has been registered with the EPA as a disinfectant. If the pedicure unit has a foot plate, it should be removed and the area beneath it cleaned, rinsed, and wiped dry.
(b) At the end of each day of use, the following procedures shall be used:
1. All filter screens in whirlpool pedicure spas or basins for all types of foot spas must be sanitized according to International Nail Technician Association (INTA) disinfecting procedures
2. All visible debris in the screen and the inlet must be removed and cleaned with a chelating soap or detergent and water. For all pedicure units, the jet components and/or foot plate must be removed and any debris removed and cleaned.
3. After the above procedures are completed, the basin should be filled with clean water and the correct amount of disinfectant that indicates on its label that it has been registered with the EPA as a disinfectant. The solution must be circulated through foot spa system for 10 minutes and the unit then turned off. Before using the equipment again, the basin system must be drained and flushed with hot clean water for 10 minutes to remove residual solution. Finally, the unit should be wiped dry.
(c) Once each week, additional procedures should be performed. After completing the required cleaning procedures for the end of the day, the basin should be filled with water that contains one teaspoon of 5.25% of EPA registered bleach for each gallon of water. The solution should be circulated through the spa system for 5 to 10 minutes. Before being used again, the system should be drained and flushed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
(d) A record or log book containing the dates and times of all pedicure equipment cleaning and disinfection procedures must be documented and kept in the pedicure area by the salon or shop and made available for review upon request by a consumer and/or an inspector from the Board.
(5) Towels and linens contaminated with blood or bodily fluids must be washed separately with a disinfectant that indicates on its label that it has been registered with the EPA as a disinfectant along with laundry detergent per the manufacturer's instructions with each load.
(6) Sinks and shampoo bowls must be thoroughly cleansed and disinfected with a disinfectant that indicates on its label that it has been registered with the EPA as a disinfectant, and free of any hair or other debris.
O.C.G.A. §§ 43-10-2, 43-10-6, 43-10-12.
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