Further information regarding our safety procedures:

"Universal Precautions"

Basically this means we use the same protective measures with every patron to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases. These universal precautions include:

o Wearing gloves and maintaining strict aseptic approved tattoo and body piercing procedures.
o Washing hands and changing gloves after each patron;
o Sterilizing or disinfecting tattoo instruments and equipment after each use;
o Equipment is wrapped in special sterilization bags, and needles get changed after each patron
o Have visible "telltales" to show sterilization;
o Cleaning and disinfecting the tattoo area after each patron;
o Disposing of needles and other sharp items in biohazard containers;
o Properly disposing of waste items and contaminated materials.
o Our sterilizer is spore tested regularly, according to state guidelines, to ensure safety.

Sterilization and Disinfecting:

Tattoo studios use various methods to sterilize and disinfect in order to kill bacteria and viruses. Our staff is well trained in those procedures and their appropriate use. There are several acceptable methods of sterilization of instruments. Instruments that can withstand high temperatures are sterilized under pressure in a steam AUTOCLAVE, just like a dentist or hospital sterilizes their equipment. Other instruments that can not be heated are scrubbed clean the sterilized or disinfected in chemical solutions. These methods of sterilization kill the AIDS/HIV virus and other microscopic organisms capable of causing illness. All of our needles and ink holders are used for only one customer to prevent cross contamination. We use state approved disinfecting procedures on surfaces and equipment that cannot be autoclave sterilized, such as counters, drawer handles, lights, etc. Disinfecting is done in the Tattoo Area between patrons to assure the studio is absolutely clean for each client. The use of disposable items is another way we maintain a clean and safe studio. Tattoo supplies such as gloves, ink caps, paper towels, rinse cups, tattoo needles, piercing needles, and razors are used only once then disposed of properly.

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