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> Monday, August 25th, 2008 > News > Turning your body into a work of art Turning your body into a work of art Fanshawe Health & Safety Services Click here to read more Interrobang articles written by Fanshawe Health & Safety Services Published: Monday, August 25th, 2008 Body piercing and tattooing are becoming more popular among young Canadians aged 18-22. Likewise, the number of piercing and tattoo shops is on the rise. If you’re considering getting a piercing or tattoo, here are a few safety tips to keep in mind: Choosing a professional piercing or tattoo artist: - Piercing should be done with sterile needles or a gun with a disposable sterile cartridge. - Tattoos should be done with sterile needles in a tattoo machine that is wiped with alcohol after each use and covered with plastic. - Needles should be new each time and not re-used. - The chosen area of your body should be disinfected before proceeding. - Tattoo ink should be new and poured into a separate disposable container for your tattoo only - Artists should wear latex gloves. - Instructions should be given on how to prevent infections. - Artists should practice proper hygiene including hand-washing. Choosing a piercing or tattoo parlour: - Visit different piercing and tattoo parlours and ask questions about their safety practices - Look for information posted about safety in waiting areas or around the parlour. - Look for work areas that are clean and bright. - Make sure the parlour has “clean zones” for procedures and sterile equipment and “dirty zones” for contaminated products - Ensure there are biohazard containers for disposal of used needles and other sharps. - Make sure that work surfaces are smooth and sterilized with bleach and water. - Ensure reusable equipment is sterilized with an autoclave (hot water at 120ÞC for 30 minutes) with a temperature gauge and test strips are available. For more information, visit www.phac-aspc.gc.ca, drop by Fanshawe’s Health and Safety Services office in D1021, or call 519-452-4424.
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