Ohio Administrative Code
Title 3701 - Department of Health - Administration and Director
Chapter 3701-9 - Body Art (Tattoo and Body Piercing)
Section 3701-9-07 - Ear piercing gun standards
Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024
In addition to the requirements in paragraphs (M) and (N) of rule 3701-9-04 of the Administrative Code, the operator shall ensure that the business and all persons performing ear piercing services with a piercing gun comply with the following :
(A) Individuals providing ear piercing services with an ear piercing gun shall be trained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications to properly use, clean, disinfect sterilize and store the ear piercing gun, in accordance with the rules of this chapter.
(B) The individual performing the procedure shall wear a clean, new pair of gloves for each piercing performed.
(C) The ear piercing gun shall be cleaned and disinfected between uses on each patron, by utilizing the following :
(D) The ear piercing gun shall be stored in a covered container or cabinet when not in use.
(E) Prior to performing an ear piercing procedure with an ear piercing gun, the individual offering the service shall inform all patrons requesting such services of the frequency and method utilized to disinfect and sterilize all equipment used in the ear piercing procedure and the extent to which the methods used destroy disease-producing microorganisms.