Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM
Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE
Chapter 34 - SANITATION AND SAFETY RELATING TO COSMETOLOGY, ESTHETIC, AND NAIL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Section 172-34-011 - STORAGE AND USE OF SUPPLIES, IMPLEMENTS, TOWELS, LINENS, PRODUCTS, EQUIPMENT, AND MATERIALS

Universal Citation: 172 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 34 § 011

Current through September 17, 2024

The storage and use of various chemicals, supplies, implements, and products used in salons and schools must meet the following requirements:

011.01 CHEMICALS. The storage of chemicals must comply with the following requirements:

(A) Flammable and combustible chemicals must be stored away from potential sources of ignition such as an open flame or electrical devices.

(B) All chemicals must be stored in closed bottles or containers and properly labeled.

011.02 STORAGE UNITS. Cabinets, drawers, and containers used for storage of implements and towels must be clean.

011.03 SUPPLIES AND IMPLEMENTS. The following requirements for supplies and implements apply:

(A) Unused supplies must be stored in a clean, closed container or drawer.

(B) Used or soiled disposable supplies must be discarded immediately in a clean, closed waste receptacle with a plastic liner.

(C) Implements that have been used on a client or soiled in any manner must be placed in a properly labeled covered receptacle until disinfected as described in 172 Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) 34-014.

(D) Disinfected implements must be stored in a clean closed container or drawer until used.

(E) Used product application brushes must be cleaned and stored in a clean closed container after each client.

(F) Tools and implements must not be placed in or on clothes, aprons, pockets, bags, or holsters, or worn by the licensee, and must not come into contact with surfaces that have not been disinfected as described in 172 NAC 34-014.

011.04 TOWELS AND LINENS. The following requirements for towels and linens apply:

(A) Used or soiled cloth towels and linens must not be used again until laundered and dried.

(B) Containers for used linens must be covered and have vented sides to reduce the growth of pathogens. Containers used for soiled linens must be disinfected weekly with disinfectant sprays or wipes in accordance with the directions on the manufacturer's label.

(D) Disposable towels must be discarded in a covered waste receptacle immediately following each service.

(E) All towels used in towel warmers must be washed and dried at end of the day and stored overnight in a clean, covered, closed container.

(F) Salons and schools using hot steamed towels for services must meet these requirements:

(i) Towel warmers must be disinfected daily with a disinfectant wipe or spray;

(ii) Towels used in a warmer must be washed with detergent and bleach and dried using a hot dryer setting.

(iii) Licensees preparing towels for the warmers must first wash their hands or wear gloves.

(iv) Wet towels used in services must be prepared fresh each day. At the end of the day, unused steamed towels must be removed and laundered.

(G) Towel warmers must be left open overnight to allow unit to dry completely.

011.05. PRODUCTS. Products used in salons and schools must meet the following requirements:

(A) No product containing methacrylate monomers may be used in the salon or school.

(B) Artificial nails or nail enhancements must be removed in accordance with manufacturer's directions.

(D) Original product bottles and containers must have an original manufacturer label.

(E) When only a portion of the product, except for nail polish, is to be used on a client, the product must be removed from the container by a spatula, scoop, spoon, or dropper so that the product does not come in direct contact with a client or licensee and the ensure the remaining product is not contaminated.

(F) If a product is poured into another container, such as a shaker, dispenser pump container, or spray container, the container must be labeled to identify the product. Dappen or acrylic liquid dishes do not need labeling.

011.06. EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS. Equipment and materials must meet the following requirements:

(A) No nail dusters or hand dusters must be used.

(B) Nail buffers can be used if properly disinfected between clients.

(D) Client hand supports must have plastic or vinyl coverings.

(E) A disinfection container must be deep enough to fully immerse implements and tools and must be available in the salon or school for disinfecting implements and tools.

(F) If providing nail technology services, a trash container must be located at each station.

(G) Dry use implements made of materials that melt when wet, such as wood or cardboard and nail drill disposable bands must be discarded in a closed waste receptacle immediately after use.

(H) When providing cosmetology or esthetic services, disinfectable brushes, such as plastic, nylon, sable, or natural hair may be used, provided they are sanitized between clients in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

(I) When providing cosmetology services, neck strips or a clean towel must be used under a cape in order to prevent the cape from coming into contact with the skin or hair of each client. A sanitized or disposable cape, 1 per client, may be used in lieu of neck strips or towels.

(J) Supplies and implements which come in direct contact with a client and cannot be disinfected, such as cotton pads, cotton balls, paper neck strips, orangewood sticks, pads, "Q-tips", sponges, and other similar items, must be disposed of in a covered waste receptacle, with a plastic liner, immediately after use.

(K) A first aid kit must be available in the salon or school.

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