Tattoo Safety First

Being a tattoo artist takes years of dedication and practice. It is an art form and a culture that is growing in popularity every year. As this culture grows, so does the need for safety and is awareness. Tattoo Safety First was created with the intention of sharing the proper procedures involved in the tattooing and decontamination process.

Give your customers more than a beautiful piece of art. Maintain your integrity and respect by observing the safety precautions discussed in Tattoo Safety First. The procedures covered in this DVD are in compliance with OSHA standards and are presented in a practical hands on way to educate you on how to protect yourself and your customers from the potential dangers involved in the tattoo process.

Chapters Include:

• Preventative Measures-This section covers the basic principles of preventative measures including: proper engineering controls, work practices, personal protective equipment and standard precautions.
• Sterilization- Sterilization features the proper techniques, equipment and documentation methods necessary to maintain a sterile working equipment.
• Bio-Room- A Bio-Room is imperative to running a safe tattoo shop. This section features the proper equipment and set-up needed to operate a Bio-Room.
• Station Prep- This is a step-by-step approach to setting up a clean workstation using proper equipment and effective bio shielding techniques.
• Station Tear Down- While tearing down your station, proper precautions must be taken to avoid cross contamination. This section covers the steps involved in the disinfecting and disposal of contaminated materials.

An easy reference glossary of definitions is also included for various terms used through out the DVD.