Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 130-5-.05 - Cleaning and Recommended Disinfection of Implements
(1) All multi-use tools, implements, and
equipment used for cosmetology services that come in contact with a client must
be cleaned of all visible debris after each use and disinfected after each use
by complete saturation or immersion for at least 10 minutes in an
EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant according to the manufacturer's
directions. Autoclave is an acceptable method of sterilization. Each salon or
shop shall provide correct wet disinfection and dry storage standards at all
times.
(a) Multi-use items constructed of
nonporous materials such as metal, glass, or plastic for use on more than one
client include, but are not limited to the following items: nail clippers,
cuticle nippers, cuticle pushers, scissors, shears, reusable nail forms,
manicure and pedicure bowls, foot files, glass, metal and fiberglass files,
metal drill bits, tweezers, comedone extractors, brushes, combs, clips,
reusable pencil sharpeners, reusable gloves, and any other metal
tools/non-porous implements not listed above.
(b) Single use items shall be discarded after
being used one time. These items include: buffers, emery boards, nail files,
sleeves and sanders for electric files, orangewood/birchwood sticks, wooden
applicator sticks or spatulas, porous foot files, pedicure slippers and toe
separators, disposable gloves, paraffin liners, cotton balls, cotton strips or
swabs, neck strips and muslin strips or any items that cannot be
disinfected.
(2) Wet
disinfection standards for tools, implements, or equipment:
(a) After cleaning, all tools, implements and
equipment must be disinfected by complete saturation or immersion (enough
solution to cover all surfaces of the item) for 10 minutes in an
EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant that is bactericidal, viruscidal,
fungicidal, and pseudomonacidal. The disinfecting solution must be changed
daily and/or prepared according to manufacturer's directions.
(b) All tools, implements, or equipment that
come in contact with blood or body fluids must be disinfected by complete
immersion for a minimum of 10 minutes in an EPA-registered disinfectant that is
effective against HIV-1 and Human Hepatitis B Virus, or tuberculocidal that is
prepared and used according to the manufacturer's directions. Autoclave is an
acceptable method of sterilization.
(3) Dry storage standards for tools,
implements, or equipment:
(a) All disinfected
tools and implements shall be stored in a sanitary manner in a covered
container. The container must be labeled to show that it contains disinfected
tools and implements.
(b) Soiled
and dirty tools and implements must be stored in a separate and properly
labeled covered container. Soiled and dirty tools and implements shall not be
used again until properly cleaned and disinfected according to the procedures
stated in this rule.
(4)
Hand washing is required before and between providing services to each client.
An anti-bacterial soap is recommended to sanitize the hands and the exposed
portions of arms before providing services and after smoking, drinking, eating,
and using restrooms.
(5) Pedicure
equipment cleaning and disinfection procedures to be used for all pedicure
equipment that holds water including sinks, bowls, basins, pipe-less, and
whirlpool spas are as follows:
(a) After each
client, all pedicure units must be cleaned with a chelating soap or detergent
with water to remove all visible debris, then disinfected with an
EPA-registered hospital-grade bactericidal, fungicidal, virucida l, and
pseudomonacidal disinfectant used according to manufacturer's instructions for
at least ten (10) minutes. If the pedicure unit has a foot plate, it should be
removed and the area beneath it cleaned, rinsed, and wiped dry.
(b) At the end of each day of use, the
following procedures shall be used:
1. All
filter screens in whirlpool pedicure spas or basins for all types of foot spas
must be sanitized. All visible debris in the screen and the inlet must be
removed and cleaned with a chelating soap or detergent and water. For all
pedicure units, the jet components and/or foot plate must be removed and any
debris removed and cleaned. The screen, jet, and/or foot plate must be
completely immersed in an EPA-registered, hospital-grade bactericidal,
fungicidal, virucidal, and pseudomonacidal disinfectant that is used according
to manufacturer's instructions. The screen, jet, and/or foot plate should be
replaced after disinfection is completed and the system flushed with warm water
and lowsudsing soap for 5 minutes, rinsed, and drained.
2. After the above procedures are completed,
the basin should be filled with clean water and the correct amount of
EPA-registered disinfectant. The solution must be circulated through foot spa
system for 10 minutes and the unit then turned off. The solution should remain
in the basin for at least 6 to 10 hours. Before using the equipment again, the
basin system must be drained and flushed with clean water.
(c) Once each week, additional procedures
should be performed. After completing the required cleaning procedures for the
end of the day, the basin should be filled with water that contains one
teaspoon of 5.25% bleach for each gallon of water.
The solution should be circulated through the spa system for 5 to 10 minutes and then the solution should sit overnight in the basin, or for at least 6 to 10 hours. Before being used again, the system should be drained and flushed.
(d) A record
or log book containing the dates and times of all pedicure equipment cleaning
and disinfection procedures must be documented and kept in the pedicure area by
the salon or shop and made available for review upon request by a consumer
and/or an inspector from the Board.
(6) Signs shall be posted in clear view in
the reception area of the salon/shop as follows:
(a) Cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations
are available upon request.
(b) All
cosmetology services shall only be performed on intact, healthy scalp, skin,
and nails.
(c) Customers should not
shave their legs the same day as receiving pedicure services to reduce the risk
of infection.
(d) Any razor-like
implement, such as a credo blade, shall not be used to reduce the chance of
injury or infection.
(e) Pumice
stones shall not be reused from one customer to another to prevent the spread
of bacteria.
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