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Rule 4713-15-01 | General infection control.
Effective:
April 16, 2018
At all times, except for the period during which a
licensee or boutique services registration holder performs a service and
prepares the service area for the next patron, the licensed or permitted
facility shall be clean and maintained in accordance with the infection control
procedures outlined in this chapter. Used and/or unclean equipment and
implements shall be stored separate and apart from clean items, and must be
properly cleaned and disinfected prior to use.
Last updated March 22, 2022 at 11:01 AM
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Rule 4713-15-02 | Methods of disinfection.
Effective:
February 16, 2018
Any implements to be used on any patrons shall be
properly sanitized and then disinfected. All chemicals used for disinfection
shall meet the definition of "appropriate disinfectant" found in rule
4713-1-01 of the Administrative Code, and shall be used in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions.
Last updated May 18, 2023 at 1:35 PM
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Rule 4713-15-03 | Disinfection of implements and spills; blood and body fluids.
(A) Disinfectants are inactivated and
ineffective when the implement to be disinfected is visibly contaminated with
debris, hair, dirt, oils, particulates, and/or when heavily soiled. Thus,
non-porous implements and all barber shop and salon surfaces shall be
thoroughly cleaned prior to disinfection. (1) All used non-porous
implements, including all types of brushes with synthetic bristles, shall first
be cleaned with soapy/detergent water to remove dirt, debris, and or bodily
fluids, and then disinfected by completely immersing in an appropriate
disinfectant prior to use on a new patron. A clean, covered container of
adequate size shall be used for the wet disinfectant. (2) All barber shop and
salon surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and then disinfected with an
appropriate disinfectant before beginning a service. (3) Disinfectants shall
be prepared fresh at least daily. Disinfectants shall be prepared more than
once a day if the solution becomes diluted or soiled. (4) To ensure proper disinfection,
non-porous implements and surfaces shall remain in contact with the appropriate
disinfectant for the contact time recommended by the manufacturer, or for at
least ten minutes if using a bleach solution. (B) Porous implements, including all
types of brushes with natural bristles, shall be discarded after each use and
shall not be cleaned or disinfected for reuse. (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 and all clean and disinfected
implements shall be stored in a closed, dustproof cabinet, drawer, or
container. (F) Any straight razor that has been stropped using a
porous strop must be cleaned and disinfected in accordance with paragraph
(A)(1) of this rule prior to use on a patron.
Last updated May 31, 2022 at 8:03 AM
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Rule 4713-15-04 | Shampoo bowls.
Effective:
February 16, 2018
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.
Last updated May 18, 2023 at 1:35 PM
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Rule 4713-15-05 | Proper protection of neck.
Effective:
August 4, 2023
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 neck band or a clean towel to prevent the cape or other
similar article from coming into direct contact with a patron. No reusable neck
band shall be used more than once without proper disinfection as described in
rule 4713-15-02 of the Administrative Code. No towels shall be used more than
once without proper laundering as described in rule 4713-15-11 of the
Administrative Code.
Last updated August 7, 2023 at 8:51 AM
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Rule 4713-15-06 | Use of creams.
Effective:
February 16, 2018
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.
Last updated May 18, 2023 at 1:35 PM
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Rule 4713-15-07 | Use of styptics.
Effective:
February 16, 2018
Styptics to arrest bleeding shall be used only in
liquid or powder form, and shall be applied by a single-use, disposable
item.
Last updated May 18, 2023 at 1:35 PM
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Rule 4713-15-09 | Use of powder.
Effective:
February 12, 2024
All powder used in cosmetology, branches of
cosmetology, and barbering must be properly used and maintained in accordance
with the following: (A) Talc powder or similar product shall be dispensed from
a shaker or similar container and shall be applied with a single-use disposable
item, a clean towel, or synthetic brush. No towels shall be used more than once
without proper laundering as described in rule 4713-15-11 of the Administrative
Code. All synthetic brushes must be properly disinfected prior to each use in
accordance with rule 4713-15-03 of the Administrative Code. (B) Acrylic, dip, or similar powder used during the
practice of manicuring shall be dispensed into individual containers prior to
use for each client. The containers must be disposed of or properly disinfected
after each use and any unused powder must be properly discarded.
Last updated February 12, 2024 at 8:49 AM
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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
barber or 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
barber shop or 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 May 31, 2022 at 8:03 AM
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Rule 4713-15-11 | Proper laundering methods.
Effective:
August 4, 2023
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 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 August 7, 2023 at 8:51 AM
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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 barbering,
cosmetology, or a branch of cosmetology, or otherwise provide a service in a
barber shop or salon without written permission from a physician. (C) When a barber shop or salon owner,
manager, or individual assigned responsibility by the owner suspects a
licensee, boutique services registration holder, or any individual working in
the barber shop or salon has visible swelling, eruption, redness, bruising on
skin, rash, or a parasitic infestation, the barber shop or salon shall have the
individual provide a written statement from a physician that there is no danger
of infection. The barber shop or 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 May 31, 2022 at 8:03 AM
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Rule 4713-15-15 | Equipment sanitation.
(A) Salons and barber shops shall
maintain a copy of the manufacturer's/owner's manual for all
equipment in service and shall follow the manufacturer's 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. (D) Any other electrical equipment,
including trimmers, 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 May 31, 2022 at 8:04 AM
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Rule 4713-15-16 | Food in a salon.
Salons and barber shops offering food shall comply
with local health board requirements.
Last updated May 31, 2022 at 8:04 AM
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Rule 4713-15-17 | Rooms used for massage therapy, cosmetic therapy, or other professional services.
If cosmetic therapy, massage therapy, or other
professional services are provided in a salon or barber shop, the individual
providing the service must comply with all infection control standards of their
respective licensing agency, and the standards set forth in this
chapter.
Last updated May 31, 2022 at 8:04 AM
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