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3) Other disposable waste shall be placed in a trash container lined with a plastic trash bag. 4) Waste containers shall be kept closed when not in use. 5) Disposable waste shall be handled, stored, and disposed of to minimize direct exposure of personnel to waste materials. Cross Contamination Cross contamination issues will be discussed with all body artists working t this facility. Some of the ways in which cross-contamination can occur in tattooing area as follows: • If one or more operators share the same equipment or materials. • If used and clean instruments come into contact with one another • If clean instruments are placed on unclean surfaces. • If strict operator hygiene is not observed. • If contaminated dressings, spatulas, disposable loves are not disposed of immediately and appropriately after use. • If structural facilities, furnishings, and fittings of the premises are not adequately protected, or thoroughly cleaned between clients. • If towels and other articles used on clients are not changed or thoroughly cleaned between clients Operators should be aware of the potential for unprotected surfaces and equipment to become contaminated with blood and serum during tattooing. Some examples of how this can occur are as follows: • Adjusting overhead light fittings. • Adjusting settings on power packs. • Answering telephones. • Touch ink bottles or ink trays. • Touching curtains, drapes, or bin lids. • Adjusting furniture and equipment. Clients, operators and the community can be at risk if cross-contamination occurs. The work area will be properly covered with barrier film, and all the bottles and equipment covered properly to protect from contamination. If, during a procedure the work must be stopped for any reason, the procedure site on the client will be covered by gauze or cling wrap. The work area will be covered with disposable lap cloth to protect from contamination. 22"U 1. Wash hands with soap and water, and wear fresh gloves. Sanitize the tattoo area all surfaces in which you will come into contact. Everything that will be touched or could be touched should be sanitized. 2. Remove and dispose of gloves and wash hands up to the elbow with soap and water for a minimum of 15 seconds. 3. Place barrier on counter or work surface. 4. Put on gloves and set up equipment such as ointment, ink caps, needles, tubes, inks, etc. check expiration dates on applicable items. 5. Bag any bottle the artist may use and put barrier film on lamps, controls, arms of chairs and all and any other surface you may come in contact with. Put sleeves covers on all clips cords. Once the tattoo machine is set up, a bag must be on machine to cover