Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.121 - BOARD OF BARBERS AND COSMETOLOGISTS
Subchapter 24.121.15 - Sanitary Standards
Rule 24.121.1509 - IMPLEMENTS, INSTRUMENTS, SUPPLIES, AND EQUIPMENT
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 24.121.1509
Current through Register Vol. 24, December 20, 2024
(1) All premises must maintain manufacturers'/owners' manuals for all equipment in service.
(2) For manicuring, only electric file machines specifically manufactured for use in the nail industry are permitted.
(a) constructed to be easily cleaned;
and
(b) maintained in sanitary and
safe conditions at all times.
(3) For esthetics:
(a) Only microdermabrasion machines
specifically manufactured for use in esthetics services are permitted.
Microdermabrasion machines must be:
(i) closed
systems only;
(ii) maintained in
sanitary and safe conditions at all times, including but not limited to
changing filters in accordance with OSHA and manufacturer requirements;
and
(iii) used only in accordance
with specific manufacturer directions;
(b) solid or liquid abrasives used in
microdermabrasion machines are for single-use purpose only and shall be
discarded after each use in accordance with federal, state, and local disposal
regulations;
(c) the use of
abrasive tips are allowed if used and sterilized in accordance with specific
manufacturer directions; and
(d)
single-use plastic tips are allowed and must be disposed of after each
use.
(4) For electrology:
(a) A high frequency generator, galvanic
generator, or electrolysis machine is required (dispersive or inactive
electrode with connections to the machine, such as wet pad, metal rod, or water
jar, necessary for electrology treatments).
(b) Only presterilized, disposable needles
may be used for electrolysis services in a licensed premises unless a properly
installed, serviced, and operated autoclave is utilized for sterilization of
reusable needles.
(i) Needles may not be
recapped, bent, or otherwise manipulated by hand prior to disposal, to avoid
accidental puncture injury.
(ii)
Needles must be placed in a puncture-resistant sharps container immediately
after use, when damaged, when contaminated before use, or when not used before
the preprinted expiration date.
(c) Fine-pointed epilation forceps, draping
sheets or towels. and covered containers for lotions, soaps, and cotton are
required.
AUTH: 37-31-203, 37-31-204, MCA; IMP: 37-31-204, MCA
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