CLEANSING & STERILIZATION OF NEEDLES,
INSTRUMENTS, MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT
Any gown, wrap or other protective clothing, paper or
other covering used in treatment is clean and in good
repair and has not been used on previous client, unless
it consists of a material which can be and has been
adequately cleansed &, so far as is reasonably
practicable, sterilised
All needles / razors / other sharp instruments are single
use and disposable
Any single-use instrument, or equipment or parts of an
instrument that touches a client are sterile
If petroleum jelly or lubricating gel is placed on a
client’s skin, it is removed with a clean spatula which is
disposed of following treatment, or cleaned & sterilised
before re-use
Tattoo machines and clip cords are covered with plastic
which is renewed between clients and disposed of
appropriately
Elastic bands or needle runners used on tattoo
machines are changed between clients and disposed of
appropriately
Tattoo stencils and marker pens are single-use and are
disposed of appropriately
Only ink that is dispensed into single-use pots or pre-
packed single-use containers is used
Ink containers are single-use and unused ink is
disposed of after each treatment
Plastic film wrap used to cover tattoos is clean and
used straight from the pack and is secured by use of
hypo allergenic tape
A sink which is separate to the WHB is available for
general purpose use, with a constant supply of hot and
cold running water (and located out of the treatment
area wherever possible)
Sterilisation equipment is available (unless only pre-
sterilised items are used) and is serviced / tested /
maintained in accordance with manufacturer
instructions, and records are retained. [Note: Vacuum
autoclaves are needed for hollow tubes, tips and grips]
There are sufficient and safe gas points & electrical
socket outlets
Clean and suitable storage is provided for articles,
needles, instruments and equipment
For the purpose of controlling the spread of infection
records are retained of all clients treated (including
name, address, DOB, nature of treatment, medical
history, health assessment, name of operator and
signed consent form)
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