TATTOO
SAFETY
ADVICE
With
the advent of many communicable diseases, some fatal, it has become necessary
to institute certain isolation and sterilization procedures in the tattoo
process to assure the public of a safe, risk-free tattoo. The following
advice has been prepared by professional tattooist working with local,
state and national health authorities.
1.
Always insist that you see your tattooist remove a new needle and tube
from a sealed envelope immediately prior to your tattoo.
2. Be certain you see your tattooist pour a new ink supply into a new disposable container.
3.
Make sure your artist puts on a new pair of disposable gloves before setting
up tubes, needles and ink supplies.
4.
Satisfy yourself that the shop furnishings and tattooist are clean and
orderly in appearance; much like a medical facility.
5.
Ask to see the their sterilizer and asked if it is tested on a regular
basics.
6.
Feel free to question the tattooist as to any of his sterile procedures
and isolation techniques. Take time to observe them at work and do not
hesitate to inquire about their experience and qualification in the tattoo
field.
7.
If the tattooist
is a qualified professional, they will have no problem complying with
standards above and beyond these simply guidelines.
Getting
a tattoo is a memorable experience so why not make it a good one!
