Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 240-4-.05 - Storage of Implements and Equipment

(1) Storage standards for tools, implements, or equipment:

(a) All disinfected tools and implements (including clippers, scissors, brushes, combs, etc.) shall be stored in a sanitary manner in a clean, closed, airtight drawer or container labeled "Clean Implements";

(b) UV light cabinets may be used for storage only after properly cleansing and disinfecting multi-use tools and implements. The cabinet shall be labeled "Clean Implements" to show that it contains disinfected tools and implements. Ultraviolet lights are not acceptable methods of cleansing and disinfection;

(c) Soiled and dirty tools and implements must be stored in a separate, closed and covered container labeled "Dirty Implements." Soiled and dirty tools and implements shall not be used again until properly cleansed and disinfected according to the procedures stated in this rule and shall not be stored together with clean implements;

(d) A hazardous waste container shall be used for blood contaminated disposable implements and labeled accordingly with a biohazard label and/or the words "Contaminated Implements".

(2) Storage standards for towels, linens and other cloths:

(a) Clean towels must be kept in a closed cabinet, container, or closet except linens which are designated for use on clients. Clean towels designated specifically for drying client's hands that are placed only in the restrooms of facilities need not be in a covered closed container"

(b) Towels and linens, after being used once, must be placed in a closed container until properly laundered;

(c) Bloody towels and linens shall be placed in a separate, closed container labeled accordingly with a biohazard label and/or the words "contaminated linen";

(3) Wax, creams, lotions and other products or cosmetics for use on clients must be kept in sanitary, closed containers:

(a) each product should be uncontaminated and free of debris

(b) products removed from containers must be removed with stick, spatula or spoon that is disposable or that can be disinfected as outlined in this rule (no double dipping, product use, or storage that contaminates products through contact with the client).

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 240-4-.05

O.C.G.A. §§ 43-10-2, 43-10-6, 43-10-12.

Original Rule entitled "Storage of Implements and Equipment" adopted. F. Dec. 21, 2016; eff. Jan. 10, 2017.