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Hawaii Tattoo Artists Bloodborne Pathogens
Hawaii State Approved Online Training Certificate Course
Section 321-375, 321-374(c) & 29 CFR 1910.1030
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This online course has been approved by the State of Hawaii Department of Health and meets the bloodborne pathogen requirement for a tattoo artist license. Course content includes applicable regulations, risks, exposure control plans, and other key safety practices for the tattooing industry. Tattoo artist training must emphasize proper work practices, such as immediate disposal of single-use contaminated needles, personal protective equipment, post-exposure evaluation, and appropriate decontamination procedures.
Creating body art is a unique talent, but it puts tattoo artists at special risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Without proper bloodborne pathogen training, tattoo artists can be exposed to viruses and bacteria during the set-up, procedure, break down, and clean-up stages of their work. Exposure can occur through needlesticks, contact with dried blood on surfaces or equipment, or blood splashes. Such exposure can cause long-term illness-including organ disease, organ failure, immune system compromise, and cancer-or even death. Pathogens include syphilis, malaria, hepatitis, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), among others.
This course is for:
This State of Hawaii Department of Health approved bloodborne pathogen tattoo certification training course was designed for tattoo artists, body piercers, and studio owners who have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). Body art workers are at an increased risk of exposure because of the use of needles in tattoo and body piercing applications.
Safety training may help prevent serious injury in the workplace and ensure a safe, professional atmosphere for artists and their clients. This online certification course meets the requirements set forth by the State of Hawaii Department of Health for online tattoo bloodborne pathogens training.
Case Study: With an increase in tattoo popularity and applications across all generations, adverse reactions to tattoos have also increased. A 37-year-old woman was treated for a lesion near her right eye. The patient reported receiving a semi-permanent makeup tattoo application to her eyebrows 18 months before. In the week before seeking a doctor's help, the patient noted a slow spreading of pigmentation from her right upper eyelid to the hollow of her right cheek. This scar formation was assessed to have occurred due to leakage of the tattoo pigment. Once the patient gave her informed consent, she received a series of five needle treatments for the removal of the tattoo ink. More than 60 percent clinical improvement of scarring was achieved at four weeks after a single treatment based on independent practitioner assessment. No significant adverse effects were noted. The improvement was persistent at the one-month follow-up after each treatment.
Key Takeaway: Practitioners should be well informed of the possible complications of tattooing. They must know how to recognize the signs and symptoms of complications and appropriately counsel their patients on the risks of tattoo application. According to literature, the most frequent tattoo-related concerns are allergic contact dermatitis due to delayed hypersensitivity reaction to tattoo pigments.
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Governing Regulations
Hawaii Revised Statutes Section §321-375 Examination, fee required. States that:
- No license shall be issued unless the applicant takes an examination as prescribed by the director and receives a passing score or meets the criteria specified in section 321-374(c). No license shall be issued unless all fees required by the director have been paid.
- The State of Hawaii Department of Health does not conduct tattoo artist license Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) examinations.
- The department now contracts with professional testing services to prepare, administer, and grades the examination for blood borne pathogen testing required for licensure as a tattoo artist. For these purposes, the department require applicants to pay the blood borne pathogen certification examination fee directly to the testing service. The tattoo license fee of $75 is paid to the Department of Health.
What You'll Learn
Introduction to OSHA and Hawaii Regulations for Bloodborne Pathogens for Tattoo Artists and Body Piercers
- Key Terms
- History and Background: Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
- History and Background: Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act
- Statistics
- Employer Responsibilities for the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
- Responsibilities - PPE and Vaccination
- Responsibilities - Employees and Personnel Providers
Applicable Regulations
Hazards
- Ways Bloodborne Pathogens Are Transmitted
- Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM)
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Symptoms and Stages of HIV
- Treatment for HIV
- HBV Signs and Symptoms
- HBV Treatment
- Hepatitis C (HCV)
- HCV Treatment
- Tuberculosis
Safe Work Practices
- Preventing Disease
- Sharps Disposal
- Waste Removal
- Cleaning
- Use of PPE
- Providing PPE
- Selecting PPE and Ensuring Its Proper Use
- Controls
- Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens
- Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens - Engineering Controls and PPE
- Housekeeping and Vaccination
- Post-Exposure Evaluations and Follow-Up
- Record Keeping
Training
- Training for the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
- Training Program Components
Summary
Additional Resources
Exam
Our online courses will take at least 2 hours to complete, including the final exam, unless a different timeframe is specified in the course details. The learner may log on and off as needed. When they log back in, the course will return to where they left off.
Unless otherwise indicated in the course details, learners have 60 days from the date of enrollment to complete the course. During this time, participants can log out and back in to return to where they left off in the course. The only exception is the final exam, which must be completed in a single sitting.
Learners who do not complete the course within 60 days will have their enrollment disabled and not be eligible for a refund. Please review our Terms & Conditions for details.
Employers are responsible for training new personnel before assigning them to tasks that may expose them to hazards such as bloodborne pathogens. Understanding how to control the risks of bloodborne pathogens is an essential component in earning or renewing Hawaii tattoo artist certification.
To ensure compliance with the State of Hawaii and OSHA tattoo regulations, safety training must be conducted annually. This State of Hawaii approved bloodborne pathogens tattoo certification course meets these training requirements.
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