Chapter 4713-15 Sanitation; Communicable Diseases

4713-15-01 General sanitation.

The entire licensed facility, including all equipment, employees, and implements contained therein must be continually maintained in a sanitary manner satisfactory to the “Board”.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 12/23/2005 and 01/31/2010

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: RC 4713.08

Rule Amplifies: RC 4713.41

Prior Effective Dates: 9/5/77, 12/17/89, 1/26/97

4713-15-02 Methods of sanitizing.

Any implements to be used on any patrons shall be properly sanitized. All methods of sanitation shall be bacteriologically effective and all commercially prepared sanitizing agents shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 12/23/2005 and 01/31/2010

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: RC 4713.08

Rule Amplifies: RC 4713.41

Prior Effective Dates: 1/18/85, 12/17/89, 1/26/97

4713-15-03 Disinfection of implements and spills; blood and body fluids.

(A) Disinfectants are inactivated and ineffective when visibly contaminated with debris, hair, dirt, particulates and/or when heavily soiled. Thus, implements and surfaces shall first be thoroughly cleaned prior to disinfection. Disinfectants shall be prepared fresh daily or more often if solution becomes diluted or soiled. Contact Time: Leave surface wet or completely immersed, if possible, for a ten-minute contact time or longer as required by manufacturer for disinfecting against “HIV”, “HBV”, and all other viruses, bacteria, and fungi. In all cases the disinfectant used shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation or other guidance in this rule.

(B) All used implements shall first be cleaned of visible dirt, debris and/or bodily fluids with warm soapy/detergent water and then disinfected by thoroughly wetting surfaces with an “appropriate disinfectant”.

(1) All non-porous implements, which come in contact with intact skin, shall be thoroughly cleaned before application of an “appropriate disinfectant”. An “appropriate disinfectant” for objects, which come in contact with intact skin is an environmental protection agency registered, hospital grade bactericidal (esp. pseudomonacidal), virucidal, and fungicidal that is mixed and used according to the manufacturer’s directions or household bleach in a ten percent solution for ten minutes, or seventy-to-ninety percent isopropyl alcohol or seventy-to-ninety percent ethyl alcohol for ten minutes.

(2) All non-porous implements, which have come in contact with blood or body fluids, shall be thoroughly cleaned before application of an “appropriate disinfectant”. An “appropriate disinfectant” includes an environmental protection agency registered tuberculocides or products registered against “HIV/”HBV” or household bleach in a ten percent solution for ten minutes. For personal protection against blood-borne pathogens, cleanup should always be done wearing protective gloves and also gowns, and eye protection for large spills. All implements, which have come in contact with blood or body fluids, shall be disinfected by complete immersion in an “appropriate disinfectant”.

(C) Any non-porous surface that comes in contact with blood or body fluids shall first be cleaned with warm soapy/detergent water, and then an “appropriate disinfectant” shall be used. An “appropriate disinfectant” for surfaces, which have come in contact with blood or body fluids, include environmental protection agency registered tuberculocides or products registered against “HIV”/”HBV” or household bleach in a ten percent solution for ten minutes. For personal protection against blood-borne pathogens, cleanup should always be done wearing protective gloves and also gowns, and eye protection for large spills.

(D) Alcohol is a low level disinfectant as defined by the association for professionals in infection control and epidemiology, inc. Alcohol shall not be used for blood spills. All alcohol shall be kept in a covered container. Alcohol is flammable and shall be kept in a cool well, ventilated area, away from heat or flame. Alcohol evaporates rapidly, which makes extended contact times difficult to achieve unless the items are immersed. Alcohol deteriorates some plastics, metals and rubber items. When using alcohol on surfaces other than non-porous materials, the time of complete immersion shall be a minimum of fifteen minutes after pre-cleaning thoroughly with a plastic or metal brush and warm soap/water to remove debris.

(E) Household bleach is an effective disinfectant for all purposes in a salon. Bleach solutions shall be mixed daily and used in a ten to one solution (nine parts tap water and one part bleach). Bleach shall be kept in a closed covered container and not exposed to sunlight. Bleach may produce eye irritation or mouth, esophageal, and gastric burns. Bleach is corrosive to metals. Bleach vapors might react with vapors from other chemicals, and therefore should not be placed or stored near other chemicals used in salons (i.e. acrylic monomers, alcohol, other disinfecting products, or near flame). Used or soiled bleach solution shall be discarded every day by pouring down sink basin or toilet bowl.

(F) All bottles and/or containers other than the original manufacturers’ container used for application of “appropriate disinfectant” shall be properly labeled as to contents, percentage solution and date mixed.

(G) Cleanup items from minor cuts shall be double bagged or placed in biohazard containers, regardless of quantity. Double bagging could mean use a zip lock baggie for the waste, and then put the baggie in a normal trash bag. If the spill or cleaning materials are of a relatively larger volume, those materials used to clean spills, which do contain blood spills or bodily fluids, shall be weighed logged on a disposal log sheet and double bagged for disposal in the normal trash. If in doubt of what to do, call the local health board for directions.

(H) All food and drug administration designated “medical devices” shall only be disinfected by appropriate environmental protection agency approved disinfectants, for example microdermabrasion service wand, tip or head.

(A) No patron with definite open sores, exhibiting symptoms of infectious or contagious disease or disorder of the skin, or parasitic infestations will be served unless written permission from a physician has been secured.

(B) No licensee who knowingly has an infectious or contagious disease, or parasitic infestation, in a communicable stage shall give service in a salon.

(C) The “Board” shall have the right to require a physical examination of any person employed in any salon who is suspected of having a contagious or infectious disease, or parasitic infestation, in a communicable stage.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 12/23/2005 and 01/31/2010

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: RC 4713.08

Rule Amplifies: RC 4713.08

Prior Effective Dates: 9/5/77, 12/17/89, 2/24/91, 1/26/97

4713-15-14 Policy on prohibiting animals.

Dogs (except dogs providing assistance to individuals with physical handicaps) cats, birds, or other animals shall not be permitted in a cosmetology salon. This definition does not include fish, in an aquarium, provided they are maintained in a sanitary condition.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 12/23/2005 and 01/31/2010

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: RC 4713.08

Rule Amplifies: RC 4713.41

Prior Effective Dates: 9/5/77, 12/17/89, 1/26/97

4713-15-15 Equipment sanitation.

All equipment used in a salon shall be maintained in a sanitary manner. Salons shall maintain a copy of the manufacturer’s/ owner’s manual for all equipment in service.

(A) Electrical equipment, (whether professional or consumer design) which provides circulating, whirlpool or vacuum effects, (for example, all microdermabrasion machines, facial machines, pedicure stations, nail drills and body treatment equipment) shall be cleaned and disinfected after each use. Such equipment shall also be flushed, cleaned and disinfected on a bi-weekly schedule. A record of such cleaning shall be kept on forms provided by the “Board” and available upon any salon inspection. The bi-weekly cleaning shall include the use of a hospital grade disinfectant, ten per cent bleach solution or an equivalent solution approved by the “Board” and circulated through the machine for the minimum time recommended by the manufacturer.

(B) Heated electrical equipment such as, all types of thermal irons, pressing combs and stoves are sanitized by the heat source. Unheated parts of such equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected as well, according to manufacturers’ recommendations.

(C) Any other electrical equipment, including clippers and attachments shall be cleaned and disinfected after each use. Electrical clipper blades and attachments shall be disinfected using the following method:

(1) Remove hair and/or all foreign matter;

(2) Completely saturate clipper blade and attachment with an EPA-registered high-level disinfectant solution, spray, or foam used according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 12/23/2005 and 01/31/2010

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: RC 4713.08

Rule Amplifies: RC 4713.41

Prior Effective Dates: 1/10/04

4713-15-16 Food in a salon.

Salons offering food shall comply with local health board requirements.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 12/23/2005 and 01/31/2010

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: RC 4713.08

Rule Amplifies: RC 4713.41

Prior Effective Dates: 1/10/04

4713-15-17 Rooms Used For Massage.

Rooms used for massage services may be used for other compatible services such as esthetics as long as no sanitary problems result. If cosmetic therapy, massage therapy, or other professional service is provided at the salon under section 4713.42 of the Revised Code, sanitize all instruments and supplies used in the cosmetic therapy, massage therapy, or other professional service.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 12/23/2005 and 01/31/2010

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: RC 4713.08(A)(12)

Rule Amplifies: RC 4713.41, 4713.42, 4713.56

Prior Effective Dates: 1/10/04