Tattoo And Body Piercing Exam/ Questions
with Definitive Solution
What is the definition of a tattoo? - Answer: To Mark or color the skin by pricking in coloring
matter so as to form indelible marks or figures by the production of scars
What is the tattoo studio? - Answer: Any room or space where tattooing is practiced or where
the business of tattooing is conducted
What is sterilization of the needles? - Answer: Holding in an autoclave for 25 minutes at 15
pounds pressure at a temperature of 250°F
What are the main pieces of studio sanitation? - Answer: Washing hands prior to working on
each person and when interruptions occur, blow drying or single use towels, disposable gloves
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, What are some general requirements for body piercing studios? - Answer: Certificate of
registration before beginning any piercing, separate guidelines for temporary and mobile
facilities, must meet all requirements state code
What certificates do you need for body piercing? - Answer: The shop needs a certification as
well as each piercer needs an individual certification, OEHS application
Are body piercing permits transferable? - Answer: No
How much are body piercing permit renewals? - Answer: $100
What are facility requirements for body piercing? - Answer: Separate room, Smooth sealed
concrete walls, separate cleaning room, separate sink, ultrasonic sterilization unit with bio
hazard symbol
What kind of trash cans are required in body piercing? - Answer: Foot operated
Who must have exposure control training and how often? - Answer: Every technician, updated
every three years after
What types of training for exposure control or acceptable? - Answer: American Red Cross,
OSHA, professional body art organizations approved by local health department
How often must sterilization equipment be tested? - Answer: Monthly, and records kept for
three years
What are requirements for sterilization equipment For body piercing? - Answer: Just use a
commercial biological monitoring system that utilizes bacillus stearothermophils spores
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with Definitive Solution
What is the definition of a tattoo? - Answer: To Mark or color the skin by pricking in coloring
matter so as to form indelible marks or figures by the production of scars
What is the tattoo studio? - Answer: Any room or space where tattooing is practiced or where
the business of tattooing is conducted
What is sterilization of the needles? - Answer: Holding in an autoclave for 25 minutes at 15
pounds pressure at a temperature of 250°F
What are the main pieces of studio sanitation? - Answer: Washing hands prior to working on
each person and when interruptions occur, blow drying or single use towels, disposable gloves
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, What are some general requirements for body piercing studios? - Answer: Certificate of
registration before beginning any piercing, separate guidelines for temporary and mobile
facilities, must meet all requirements state code
What certificates do you need for body piercing? - Answer: The shop needs a certification as
well as each piercer needs an individual certification, OEHS application
Are body piercing permits transferable? - Answer: No
How much are body piercing permit renewals? - Answer: $100
What are facility requirements for body piercing? - Answer: Separate room, Smooth sealed
concrete walls, separate cleaning room, separate sink, ultrasonic sterilization unit with bio
hazard symbol
What kind of trash cans are required in body piercing? - Answer: Foot operated
Who must have exposure control training and how often? - Answer: Every technician, updated
every three years after
What types of training for exposure control or acceptable? - Answer: American Red Cross,
OSHA, professional body art organizations approved by local health department
How often must sterilization equipment be tested? - Answer: Monthly, and records kept for
three years
What are requirements for sterilization equipment For body piercing? - Answer: Just use a
commercial biological monitoring system that utilizes bacillus stearothermophils spores
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