Section 119327 Of Article 7. Mechanical Stud And Clasp Ear Piercing From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 104. >> Part 15. >> Chapter 7. >> Article 7.
119327
. (a) A person piercing an ear with a mechanical stud and
clasp piercing device shall meet the following requirements before
providing mechanical stud and clasp ear piercing services:
(1) Is at least 18 years of age.
(2) Received one hour of training that covers all of the following
topics:
(A) Proper use of the mechanical stud and clasp ear piercing
device.
(B) Types of bloodborne pathogens and the prevention of the
transmission of bloodborne communicable diseases.
(C) Proper hand hygiene.
(D) The safe and sanitary use of single-use equipment, including,
but not limited to, gloves, towels, and disinfectant wipes.
(3) If the person will also be piercing the cartilage of the upper
ear, that person shall also receive training on proper techniques
for this type of piercing.
(b) The training requirements of subdivision (a) shall not apply
to an individual who was employed to perform mechanical stud and
clasp ear piercing prior to the effective date of this article.