Hand hygiene is the single most effective infection control measure in a body art studio. This guide adapts the WHO five moments framework to tattooing and piercing, compares glove materials, and gives evidence-based protocols for barrier protection.
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Hand hygiene is the most effective infection control measure in a body art studio. The WHO five moments framework translates directly to tattooing and piercing procedures.
Nitrile gloves are the first-line recommendation for all routine body art procedures. Vinyl gloves are not suitable for tattooing or piercing.
Double-gloving reduces perforation exposure risk by approximately 70% and is indicated for all piercing procedures, tattoo sessions over two hours, and any procedure on a client with a known bloodborne pathogen.
Powdered gloves are banned by the FDA for surgical and examination use. The same rationale applies to body art.
The donning and doffing sequence must be trained. Studies show that 53% of healthcare workers contaminate their hands during glove removal.
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