Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-5-104 - Safety and Infection Control Provisions

A. A licensee under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 3, and this Chapter shall adhere to the following safety and infection control procedures:

1. Use barbering implements that are:

a. New if intended for use on a single patron and disposed of immediately after use in a covered waste receptacle; or

b. In good repair, free of defect, and disinfected as described in subsection (A)(2) if intended for multiple use;

2. Disinfect any barbering implement intended for multiple use according to the following procedure:

a. For a non-electric barbering implement and removable parts of an electric barbering implement, other than a scissors or razor:

i. Remove all hair or debris;

ii. Wash with soap and water;

iii. Rinse with clean water;

iii. iv. Completely immerse in an EPA-registered disinfectant used according to manufacturer's instructions;

iv. Rinse with water,

v. Dry with a clean cloth or air dry; and

vi. Store in a tool drawer;

b. For a scissors or a razor:

i. Follow the procedure under subsection (A)(2)(a); or

ii. Wipe the scissors or razor with a cloth bearing an EPA-registered disinfectant used according to manufacturer's instructions and store the scissors or razor in a tool drawer; and

c. For an electric barbering implement:

i. Remove all hair or debris;

ii. Wipe or spray any parts that contact a patron with an EPA-registered disinfectant used according to manufacturer's instructions; and

iii. Store in a tool drawer.

3. Care and storage of barbering products. A licensee shall dispense any barbering product listed under subsection (A)(3)(a) according to the procedure prescribed under subsection (A)(3)(b).

a. A barbering product under this subsection includes any:

i. Oil,

ii. Gel,

iii. Shampoo,

iv. Cream,

v. Antiseptic,

vi. Clay,

vii. Ointment,

viii. Waxes, or

viii. ix. Other product intended for use on a patron,

b. Product-dispensing procedure. Avoid direct manual contact with a barbering product by:

i. Using a manufacturer's dispensing device included with the original container; or

ii. Using a new disposable or disinfected reusable spoon, spatula, or similar dispensing implement when no manufacturer dispensing device is included with the original container;

c. After a barbering product is dispensed, do not return any portion of the dispensed product to the original container; and

d. Maintain all barbering product containers with clear, correct labels indicating contents and intended use;

4. Ensure that the disinfecting solution required under subsection (A)(2) is changed if it becomes contaminated or according to the manufacturer's instructions;

5. Maintain towels or cloths for patron use that are:

a. New and disposed immediately after use if intended for single use,

b. Disinfected by laundering with detergent and chlorine bleach if intended for multiple use,

c. Stored in a closed container when disinfected before use, and

d. Stored in a closed, ventilated, container separate from disinfected towels or cloths after use;

6. Maintain a separate, covered, non-leaking, receptacle for garbage and hair and empty, clean, and disinfect the receptacle daily;

7. Maintain all barbering product containers with clear, correct labels indicating contents and intended use;

7. Exposure to blood or other body fluids. If there is a blood spill or exposure to other body fluids while performing a barbering service, a licensee shall stop the service and:

a. If the blood spill or body fluid is on a patron, the licensee shall:

i. Put disposable gloves on both of the licensee's hands;

ii. Use a disposable instrument to clean the wound with an antiseptic solution and dispose of the soiled instrument immediately;

iii. Use a disposable instrument to apply powdered alum, styptic powder, or a cyanoacrylate to stop bleeding and dispose of the soiled instrument immediately;

iv. Cover the wound with a sterile bandage; and

v. Dispose of the gloves used;

b. If the blood spill or body fluid results from an injury to the licensee, the licensee shall comply with subsections (A)(7)(a)(ii) through (iv) and cover the affected area with a clean, fluid-proof glove or finger cover;

c. If the blood spill or body fluid contacts any surface area, the licensee shall disinfect the surface area with an EPA-registered disinfectant used according to the manufacturer's instructions; and

d. If the blood spill or body fluid contacts any barbering instrument, the licensee shall disinfect the barbering instrument as specified in subsection (A)(2);

8. Patron protection. A licensee shall protect the health and safety of a patron by:

a. Washing the licensee's hands with liquid or powder soap and water before serving each patron;

b. Disinfecting the head rest of the barber or styling chair after each use or at least daily;

c. Placing a clean towel or paper sheet on the head rest of the barber or styling chair for each patron;

d. Using a clean neck strip with each patron to avoid having the patron contact a non-sanitized object;

e. Not performing a barbering service on a patron while the licensee has a contagious disease unless a medically-approved measure is used to prevent transmission of the disease; and

f. Not knowingly performing a barbering service on a patron who has a contagious disease;

9. Prohibited products. To protect the health and safety of a patron, a licensee shall not use any of the following products when performing barbering services:

a. Methyl Methacrylate liquid monomers;

b. Alum or other astringents in stick or lump form;

c. Fumigants such as formalin (formaldehyde) tablets or liquids;

d. Any product that penetrates the dermis layer of the skin; and

e. Any product that is banned or deemed to be poisonous or unsafe by any responsible federal, state, or local governmental entity.

10. Prohibited practices. To protect the health and safety of a patron, a licensee shall not engage in the following practices when performing barbering services:

a. Allow any animal except a service animal on the establishment premises. A covered aquarium that is maintained in a sanitary condition is allowed; or

b. Use a shaving brush and mug unless the shaving brush and mug are personally owned by the patron.

11. Use a neck strip to prevent a patron's neck from contacting a non-sanitized object; and

12. Store each neck duster not in use in a dry sanitizer.

B. In addition to licensee requirements under subsection (A), the holder of a license to operate a shop or school shall:

1. Ensure that flooring within six feet of each workstation is made of smooth, durable, and impervious material;

2. Maintain all furniture and fixtures of each establishment in a clean and orderly manner at all times;

3. Provide at least one restroom located on or near the establishment premises; and

4. Comply with all state, local, and federal requirements.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-5-104

New Section made by final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 1422, effective April 5, 2005 (Supp. 05-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 2528, effective 12/8/2015.