Ohio Cosmetology Safety, Sanitation, and Infection Control

Rule 4713-15-11: Proper Laundering Methods. All cloth towels, robes, and similar items, except for those exposed to blood or body fluids as described in paragraph (D)(2) of rule 4713-15-03 of the Administrative Code, shall be laundered through a commercial laundry service or onsite, in a washing machine with laundry detergent used according to manufacturer's directions. Laundered items shall be dried prior to use. A hamper or receptacle with solid sides shall be provided for all soiled towels and linens. Last updated March 21, 2022, at 8:30 AM. Rule 4713-15-13: Contagious/Communicable Diseases. (A) Licensees and boutique registration holders shall not perform a service on a client who has visible swelling, eruption, redness, bruising on skin, rash, or a parasitic infestation in the area where a service is to be performed without written permission from a physician. (B) A licensee or boutique services registration holder who has visible swelling, eruption, redness, bruising on skin, rash, or a parasitic infestation shall not practice cosmetology or a branch of cosmetology, or otherwise provide a service in a salon without written permission from a physician. (C) When a salon owner, manager, or individual assigned responsibility by the owner suspects a licensee, boutique services registration holder, or any individual working in the salon has visible swelling, eruption, redness, bruising on skin, rash, or a parasitic infestation, the salon shall have the individual provide a written statement from a physician that there is no danger of infection. The salon shall request the licensee, boutique services registration holder, or other individual not work until the individual provides the written statement from a physician. (D) If a licensee, boutique services registration holder, patron, or other individual has exhibited the symptoms mentioned in paragraphs (A) and (B) of this rule, all areas and equipment that came in contact with the individual shall be cleaned and disinfected with an appropriate disinfectant. Last updated March 15, 2022, at 3:00 PM. Rule 4713-15-15: Equipment Sanitation. (A) Salons shall maintain a copy of the manufacturer's/owner's manual for all equipment in service and shall follow the manufacturers suggestions for cleaning the equipment. (B) Pedicure units, including those that provide circulating, whirlpool or vacuum effects, and all removable parts (filters, screens, etc.) shall be cleaned and disinfected after each use. Such equipment shall also be flushed and maintained as recommended by its manufacturer. (C) Electrically heated equipment shall first be cleaned to remove any hair or debris and may then be disinfected by either using the heat source of the electric equipment in the manner suggested by the equipment manufacturer, or by following the procedure for disinfecting electrical equipment described in paragraph (D) of this rule. clippers and attachments shall be cleaned and disinfected after each use. Such electrical equipment shall be disinfected by cleaning the equipment with an implement or other tool to remove foreign matter, and then saturating the equipment with, or immersing in, an appropriate disinfectant. (E) Any implement or tool used to clean electrical equipment shall be cleaned of foreign matter and then disinfected with an appropriate disinfectant. Last updated March 15, 2022, at 3:00 PM. Rule 4713-15-16: Food in a Salon. Salons offering food shall comply with local health board requirements. Last updated March 15, 2022, at 3:00 PM. (D) Any other electrical equipment, including trimmers,

(C) All bottles and/or containers other than the original manufacturers' container used for application of an appropriate disinfectant shall be properly labeled as to the contents. (D) All spills of blood and/or bodily fluids shall be cleaned as soon as possible and disinfected with an appropriate disinfectant. (1) Nonporous, single-use gloves shall be used to pick up waste. (2) Any towel, cloth, or other item used to clean a spill of blood or bodily fluids shall be discarded by placing in double bags, or in a biohazard container. (3) Any clothing affected by the spill shall be removed prior to returning to work. (4) Any mops, brushes, buckets, or similar items used to clean the spill area shall be disinfected by immersing in a bleach solution mixed and used in accordance with rule 4713-1-01 of the Administrative Code. (E) Any unused porous items shall be stored in a closed, dustproof cabinet, drawer, or container. Last updated March 15, 2022, at 3:00 PM. Rule 4713-15-04: Shampoo Bowls. After each use, all shampoo bowls, shampoo boards, and any other items used for shampooing shall be cleaned of hair and other debris, and then shall be disinfected using an appropriate disinfectant. Rule 4713-15-05: Proper Protection of Neck. No cape or similar article shall be placed directly against the neck of a patron. A licensee or boutique services registration holder shall use a paper neck band or a clean towel to prevent the cape or other similar article from coming into direct contact with a patron. No neck band of paper or cloth shall be used more than once. No towels shall be used more than once without proper laundering as described in rule 4713-15-11 of the Administrative Code. Last updated March 22, 2022, at 11:01 AM. Rule 4713-15-06: Use of Creams. All creams and other semi-solid substances; except for products that are dispensed from a pump, squeeze, or spray container, shall be removed from containers with a disposable spatula or a non-porous spatula that has been cleaned and disinfected with an appropriate disinfectant. Rule 4713-15-07: Use of Styptics. Styptics to arrest bleeding shall be used only in liquid or powder form, and shall be applied by a single-use, disposable item. Rule 4713-15-09: Use of Powder. All powder shall be dispensed from a shaker or similar container and shall be applied with a single-use, disposable item, or a clean towel. No towels shall be used more than once without proper laundering as described in rule 4713-15-11 of the Administrative Code. Acrylic powder shall be dispensed into individual, disposable containers for each patron. Rule 4713-15-10: Walls and Floors. At all times, walls, floors, ceilings, and fixtures shall be maintained in a safe condition, and kept reasonably free from hair, dirt, and debris, except for the period during which a licensee performs a cosmetology service and prepares the service area for the next patron. Floor covering shall be totally nonabsorbent and shall extend at least in a three-foot radius from the center of any styling or shampoo service chair or pedicure unit. For any service where a client removes shoes and socks, the salon shall provide single-use, disposable socks, or sandals to prevent the client’s bare feet from touching the floor, unless the client chooses to bring and wear their own socks or sandals. Last updated March 15, 2022, at 3:00 PM.

Book Code: COH0325A

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