Ohio Administrative Code
Title 4713 - State Cosmetology and Barber Board
Chapter 4713-8 - Standards of Safe and Effective Practice
Section 4713-8-01 - General information
Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 4713-8-01
Current through all regulations passed and filed through December 16, 2024
(A) The purpose of this chapter is to establish:
(1) Minimal acceptable standards of
safe and effective barber and cosmetology
practices for a cosmetologist,
barber, hair designer, esthetician, natural hair
stylist, manicurist, and boutique service registration holder;
(2) Criteria for the board to evaluate:
(a) Whether a person who practices
barbering, cosmetology, a branch of cosmetology,
or a boutique service does so in a safe and effective manner, adhering to the
standards set for safety, sanitation and disinfection in the board's laws and
rules and practicing barbering or cosmetology in
a manner that does not jeopardize the public's health or welfare, and
(b) Adherence to acceptable and prevailing
standards of barber or cosmetology
practice.
(B) The board may determine adherence to acceptable and prevailing standards of safe barber or cosmetology practice by using:
(1) Board member expertise;
(2) An expert witness;
(3) Current barber
or cosmetology or related literature which emanates from a recognized
body of knowledge;
(4) Position
statements, standards for practice, or guidelines for practice from nationally
recognized barber or cosmetology entities;
or
(5) Other recognized sources
that may provide the appropriate expertise or information.
(6) When determining adherence the board
shall ensure that all practices are within the definition of that branch of
barbering or cosmetology as defined in section
4713.01
of the Revised Code
and section
4709.01 of the
Revised Code.
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