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OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

HEALTH LICENSING OFFICE, BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY

 

DIVISION 10
SAFETY AND SANITATION RULES

817-010-0007
Compliance with All Applicable Regulations
(1) Authorization holders must observe
the Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority, and other city, county
and state regulations.
(2) Authorization holders
must adhere to all city, county, state and federal ventilation requirements.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 690.165
Stats. Implemented: ORS 690.165
& 654
Hist.: BH 2-1978, f. &
ef. 11-29-78; BH 4-1984, f. & ef. 12-7-84; BH 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-88;
BH 3-1994, f. 6-23-94, cert. ef. 7-1-96; BH 1-1996, f. 5-31-96, cert. ef. 7-1-96
; BOC 2-2001, f. 2-16-01, cert. ef. 3-1-01; BOC 1-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04;
BOC 1-2014, f. 2-27-14, cert. ef. 3-1-14
817-010-0014
Water Supply Requirements and Standards
(1) An adequate and immediate supply
of both hot and cold running water and wash basins must be available:
(a) On the facility premises
and;
(b) In any work area where
hazardous materials are in use, which may have a harmful effect on or be absorbed
through the skin if the contamination is not removed.
(2) Sinks located in a restroom
do not qualify as a water source for the facility.
(3) If only natural hair
care services are provided within the facility a sink located in the restroom qualifies
as a water source.
(4) Washing accommodations
must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
(5) Hand soap or similar
cleansing agents must be available.
(6) Individual towels of
cloth or paper must available. Air blowers for drying the hands may be substituted
for towels.
(7) Use of bar soap or a
common towel is prohibited.
[Publications: Publications referenced
are available from the agency.]
Stat. Auth.: ORS 690.205
Stats. Implemented: ORS 448
Hist.: BH 2-1978, f. &
ef. 11-29-78; BH 4-1984, f. & ef. 12-7-84; BH 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-88;
BH 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-90; Renumbered from 817-010-0016(1) & (2); BH 3-1994, f. 6-23-94, cert. ef. 7-1-94; BH 1-1996, f. 5-31-96, cert. ef. 7-1-96;
BOC 1-2000, f. 5-12-00, cert. ef. 5-15-00; BOC 1-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04;
BOC 1-2013, f. 12-30-13, cert. ef. 1-1-14
817-010-0021
Restroom/Toilets and Water Disposal
(1) Restrooms must be available for
employees. The restroom must be on the facility premises or in an adjoining premise
which is reasonably accessible from any work area.
(2) All restrooms on facility
premises must be kept clean, sanitary and in proper working order at all times.
(3) All liquid waste from
toilets and sinks must be discharged directly into a public sewer or, in the absence
of a public sewer, by method meeting the requirements of ORS Chapter 454 (sewage
treatment and disposal systems).
Stat. Auth.: ORS 690
Stats. Implemented:
Hist.: BH 2-1978, f. &
ef. 11-29-78; BH 4-1984, f. & ef. 12-7-84; BH 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-88;
BH 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-90; Renumbered from 817-010-0026; BH 3-1994,
f. 6-23-94, cert. ef. 7-1-94; BOC 1-2014, f. 2-27-14, cert. ef. 3-1-14
817-010-0035
Towels or Linens
An authorization holder must:
(1) Use clean towels or linens
for each client.
(2) Store clean towels and
linens in a clean area.
(3) Use closable containers
large enough and sturdy enough to store all soiled towels or linens.
(4) Store chemically soiled
towels or linens in fire-retardant containers.
(5) Launder towels or linens
by a regular commercial laundering or by a non-commercial laundering process, which
includes use of commercial laundry detergent manufactured for the purpose of cleaning
clothes, linens or other washable fabric, and immersion in hot water during the
hot water wash/rinse operation.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 690.205
Stats. Implemented: ORS 690.205
Hist.: BH 2-1978, f. &
ef. 11-29-78; BH 4-1984, f. & ef. 12-7-84; BH 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-88;
BH 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-90; BH 3-1994, f. 6-23-94, cert. ef. 7-1-94;
BH 1-1996, f. 5-31-96, cert. ef. 7-1-96; BBH 1-1998, f. 6-24-98, cert. ef. 6-30-98;
BOC 1-2000, f. 5-12-00, cert. ef. 5-15-00; BOC 1-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04;
BOC 1-2014, f. 2-27-14, cert. ef. 3-1-14
817-010-0040
Articles in Contact with a Client
(1) A neck strip or towel must be placed
around the client's neck to prevent direct contact between a common use hair cloth
or cape and the client's skin.
(2) All items which come
in direct contact with the client's skin but do not require disinfecting must be
clean.
(3) All articles which come
in direct contact with the client's skin and cannot be cleaned or disinfected must
be disposed of in a covered waste receptacle immediately after use.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 690.205
Stats. Implemented: ORS 690.205
Hist.: BH 2-1978, f. &
ef. 11-29-78; BH 4-1984, f. & ef. 12-7-84; BH 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-90;
BH 3-1994, f. 6-23-94, cert. ef. 7-1-94; BH 1-1996, f. 5-31-96, cert. ef. 7-1-96;
BOC 1-2014, f. 2-27-14, cert. ef. 3-1-14
817-010-0055
Materials in Contact with a Client
and Use of Paraffin Wax
(1) All substances, including paraffin
wax, used within a field of practice must be dispensed from containers in a manner
to prevent contamination of the unused portion.
(2) Paraffin wax must be
used in such a manner that prevents contamination of wax remaining in the paraffin
bath or container, such as application with a single use or sanitized spatula or
applicator, or disposal of any used wax.
(3) Paraffin must be covered
when not in use, and maintained at a temperature specified by the manufacturer's
instructions.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 690.205
Stats. Implemented: ORS 690.205
Hist.: BH 2-1978, f. &
ef. 11-29-78; BH 4-1984, f. & ef. 12-7-84; BH 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-88;
BH 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-90; BH 3-1994, f. 6-23-94, cert. ef. 7-1-94;
BH 1-1996, f. 5-31-96, cert. ef. 7-1-96; BOC 1-2000, f. 5-12-00, cert. ef. 5-15-00;
BOC 1-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04; BOC 1-2014, f. 2-27-14, cert. ef. 3-1-14
817-010-0060
Refuse and Waste Material
(1) All chemical waste material must
be disposed of in a closed container at the conclusion of each service and disposed
of in a fire retardant container at the end of each business day.
(2) All waste related to
the performance of services must be disposed of in a covered container to avoid
blood or other potentially infectious materials.
(3) All waste unrelated to
performance of services must be disposed of in a covered waste disposal container.
Containers located in the reception area, which do not contain waste relating to
performance of services, are exempt from having covers.
(4) All outer surfaces of
waste disposal containers must be kept clean.
(5) All waste which contains
blood or other potentially infectious materials must be disposed of in a glove or
plastic bag and then disposed of in a covered container with a garbage liner immediately
following the service.
(6) All disposable sharp
objects that come in direct contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials
must be disposed of in a sealable rigid (puncture-proof) container to avoid cuts
or punctures during the disposal process.
(7) Authorization holders
must have sealable plastic bags and sealable rigid containers available for use
at all times services are being performed.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 690.205
Stats. Implemented: ORS 690.205
Hist.: BH 2-1978, f. &
ef. 11-29-78; BH 2-1982, f. & ef. 3-31-82; BH 4-1984, f. & ef. 12-7-84;
BH 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-88; BH 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-90; BH
3-1994, f. 6-23-94, cert. ef. 7-1-94; BH 1-1996, f. 5-31-96, cert. ef. 7-1-96; BOC
1-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04; BOC 1-2014, f. 2-27-14, cert. ef. 3-1-14
817-010-0065
Requirements and Standards
(1) All tools and implements that come
in direct contact with clients, must be disinfected or disposed of after each use.
(2) Low-level and high-level
disinfectants must meet the requirements defined under OAR 817-005-0005.
(3) Adequate disinfecting
and sterilizing equipment must be maintained for the volume of business and usage
requirements for the number of authorization holders performing services,
(4) If sterilization equipment
is used, the equipment must be maintained and used according to manufacturer's instructions.
(5) When used according to
the manufacturer's instructions, each of the following is an approved method of
disinfecting tools and implements:
(a) Complete immersion in
an appropriate disinfectant according to OAR 817-005-0005.
(b) Steam sterilizer, registered
and listed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; or
(c) Dry heat sterilizer or
autoclave, registered and listed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
(6) All disinfectants listed
in subsection (2) of this rule must be kept at adequate strengths to maintain effectiveness,
be free of foreign material and be available for immediate use at all times when
the facility is open for business.
(7) Nail files, pumice blocks,
cosmetic sponges, buffer blocks, sanding bands or sleeves, orangewood sticks, disposable
nail bits and other similar articles must be given to the client or discarded after
use on a client. Presence of used articles in the work area may be used as prima
facie evidence of re-use of those articles.
(8) Protective gloves that
are not cleaned with soap and water and disinfected must be disposed of after use
on a client.
(9) All manual or mechanical
devices and equipment used in a field of practice must meet all “product registration
requirements” imposed by any federal, state, county, or local authority.
(10) Verification and documentation
must be maintained and accessible for any device classified by the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) that is used in a field of practice.
(11) The documentation requirements
described in section (10) of this rule apply to specialized items used in a field
of practice and may not apply to those items used in the delivery of basic services,
which have been defined as an "article," equipment," or "materials and supplies"
in OAR chapter 817, division 005, such as scissors, combs, orangewood sticks, shampoo
bowls, styling chairs or nail files.
(12) Use of any manual or
mechanical device or equipment must be within the operator’s scope of practice
under ORS 690, be consistent with the manufacturer’s intended use of the device,
and with client health and safety. In determining whether the use of any manual
or mechanical device or equipment is consistent with client health and safety, the
agency will consider the information provided in the documentation required by section
(10) of this rule.
(13) Any manual or mechanical
device or equipment used in a field of practice is subject to inspection and the
documentation required by section (10) of this rule must be made available upon
demand.
(14) All laser hair reduction
skin care services must comply with requirements of the March 16, 2007, edition
of the American National Standards for Safe Use of Lasers (ANSI) Z136.1-2007.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 690.205
Stats. Implemented: ORS 690.205
Hist.: BH 2-1978, f. &
ef. 11-29-78; BH 2-1980, f. & ef. 5-29-80; BH 2-1982, f. & ef. 3-31-82;
BH 4-1984, f. & ef. 12-7-84; BH 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-88; BH 2-1990,
f. & cert. ef. 10-29-90; BH 3-1994, f. 6-23-94, cert. ef. 78-1-94; BH 1-1996,
f. 5-31-96, cert. ef. 7-1-96; BH 1-1997, f. 7-22-97, cert. ef. 8-1-97; BBH 1-1998,
f. 6-24-98, cert. ef. 6-30-98; BOC 1-2000, f. 5-12-00, cert. ef. 5-15-00; BOC 4-2001(Temp),
f. & cert. ef. 11-1-01 thru 4-29-02; BOC 1-2002, f. 5-31-02 cert. ef. 6-1-02;
BOC 1-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04; BOC 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-15-06;
BOC 1-2008, f. 5-27-08, cert. ef. 6-1-08; BOC 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 5-5-11;
BOC 1-2014, f. 2-27-14, cert. ef. 3-1-14
817-010-0068
Disinfecting Non-Electrical Tools and Implements
(1) All tools and implements used within
a field of practice must be disinfected before use on each client. To disinfect
non-electrical tools and implements:
(a) Remove all hair and all
foreign material;
(b) Clean thoroughly with
soap or detergent and water;
(c) Rinse thoroughly with
clear, clean water; and
(d) Complete process as outlined
in section (2) or (3) of this rule; or
(e) Sterilize, using one
of the approved methods listed in OAR 817-010-0065(5)(b) or (c).
(2) For all tools and implements
without sharp edges or points, including but not limited to combs, brushes, rollers,
rods, etc., completely immerse according to manufacturer's instructions in a solution
containing l,000 parts per million (ppm) of a commercial quaternary ammonium compound
or other low-level disinfectant used according to the manufacturer's instructions.
(3) For all tools and implements
with sharp edges or points completely immersed in a high-level disinfectant used
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 690.165 & 690.205
Stats. Implemented: ORS 690.165
& 690.205
Hist.: BH 2-1978, f. &
ef. 11-29-78; BH 2-1980, f. & ef. 5-29-80; BH 2-1982, f. & ef. 3-31-82;
BH 4-1984, f. & ef. 12-7-84; BH 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-88; BH 2-1990,
f. & cert. ef. 10-29-90; BH 3-1994, f. 6-23-94, cert. ef. 78-1-94; BH 1-1996,
f. 5-31-96, cert. ef. 7-1-96; BH 1-1997, f. 7-22-97, cert. ef. 8-1-97; BBH 1-1998,
f. 6-24-98, cert. ef. 6-30-98; BOC 1-2000, f. 5-12-00, cert. ef. 5-15-00; BOC 1-2004,
f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04; BOC 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-15-06; BOC 1-2014,
f. 2-27-14, cert. ef. 3-1-14
817-010-0069
Disinfecting Electrical Tools and Implements
(1) All electrical tools and implements,
with the exception of clipper blades, must be disinfected before each use. To disinfect
electrical tools and implements:
(a) Remove all hair and all
foreign material;
(b) Disinfect with a low-level
disinfectant used according to the manufacturer's instructions.
(2) Electrical clipper blades
must be disinfected before each use. The method is as follows:
(a) Remove all hair and all
foreign material;
(b) Completely saturate clipper
blade with a high-level disinfectant solution, spray, or foam used according to
the manufacturer's instructions.
(3) Electrical clipper blades
may be sterilized, using one of the approved methods listed in OAR 817-010-0065(5)(b)
or (c).
Stat. Auth.: ORS 676.605, 690.165 &
690.205
Stats. Implemented: ORS 676.605,
690.165 & 690.205
Hist.: BH 2-1990, f. &
cert. ef. 10-29-90; BH 3-1994, f. 6-23-94, cert. ef. 7-1-94; BOC 1-2004, f. 6-29-04,
cert. ef. 7-1-04; BOC 1-2014, f. 2-27-14, cert. ef. 3-1-14
817-010-0075
Storage of Tools and Implements
(1) New, disinfected and cleaned tools
and implements must be stored separately from all others.
(2) Roller-storage receptacles
and their contents must be clean and free of foreign material.
(3) All storage drawers used
for clean tools and implements must be clean, free of hair and used only for clean
tools and implements.
(4) Storage cabinets, work
stations and vanities must be kept clean.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 676.605, 690.165 &
690.205
Stats. Implemented: ORS 676.605,
690.165 & 690.205
Hist.: BH 2-1978, f. &
ef. 11-29-78; BH 4-1984, f. & ef. 12-7-84; BH 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-90;
BH 3-1994, f. 6-23-94, cert. ef. 7-1-94; BH 1-1996, f. 5-31-96, cert. ef. 7-1-96;
BOC 4-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-1-01 thru 4-29-02; BOC 1-2002, f. 5-31-02
cert. ef. 6-1-02; BOC 1-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04; BOC 1-2014, f. 2-27-14,
cert. ef. 3-1-14
817-010-0085
Hairpieces
(1) During the trying on of a manufactured
hairpiece, that portion of the head which comes in contact with the hairpiece must
be completely covered with a disposable cover.
(2) All used hair goods must
be cleaned according to manufacturer's instructions before resale and marked as
"used."
Stat. Auth.: ORS 690
Stats. Implemented:
Hist.: BH 2-1978, f. &
ef. 11-29-78; BH 4-1984, f. & ef. 12-7-84; BH 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-90;
BOC 1-2014, f. 2-27-14, cert. ef. 3-1-14
817-010-0095
Pets in Facilities
Pets or other animals are not permitted
in the business facility. This prohibition does not apply to service animals recognized
by the American with Disabilities Act or to fish in aquariums or nonpoisonous reptiles
in terrariums.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 690
Stats. Implemented:
Hist.: BH 2-1978, f. &
ef. 11-29-78; BH 4-1984, f. & ef. 12-7-84; BH 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-90;
BH 3-1994, f. 6-23-94, cert. ef. 7-1-94; BOC 1-2014, f. 2-27-14, cert. ef. 3-1-14
817-010-0101
Equipment
(1) The surface of all equipment, including,
but not limited to back-bars must be made of cleanable non-porous material. This
requirement does not apply to the reception area of a facility where services are
not performed.
(2) Shampoo bowls and sinks
must be clean and free of hair and residue.
(3) All equipment must be
clean and in good repair.
(4) All surfaces contaminated
by blood or other potentially infectious materials must be disinfected with a high-level
solution according to manufacturer’s instructions.
(5) All areas of foot spa
equipment must be cleaned and disinfected with a high-level disinfectant after use
on each client, including removal of safety drain screens and clearing of all debris
from the filtration system.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 676.605, 690.165 &
690.205
Stats. Implemented: ORS 676.605,
690.165 & 690.205
Hist.: BH 2-1978, f. &
ef. 11-29-78; BH 4-1984, f. & ef. 12-7-84; BH 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-88;
BH 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-90; BH 3-1994, f. 6-23-94, cert. ef. 7-1-94;
BOC 4-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-1-01 thru 4-29-02; BOC 1-2002, f. 5-31-02
cert. ef. 6-1-02; BOC 1-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04; BOC 1-2006, f. &
cert. ef. 3-15-06; BOC 1-2009, f. & cert. ef. 6-1-09; BOC 1-2014, f. 2-27-14,
cert. ef. 3-1-14
817-010-0106
Floor Surface
(1) Floor surfaces in the working area
of a facility must be made of a cleanable, non-porous material and must be kept
clean, orderly, and in good repair.
(2) Wooden floors which have
a durable water-proof non-porous finish may be acceptable in working areas of the
facility.
(3) Hair clippings must not
be allowed to accumulate and must be disposed of in a covered container.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 690.165(3) & 690.205
Stats. Implemented: ORS 690.165(3)
& 690.205
Hist.: BH 2-1978, f. &
ef. 11-29-78; BH 4-1984, f. & ef. 12-7-84; BH 3-1994, f. 6-23-94, cert. ef.
7-1-94; BH 1-1996, f. 5-31-96, cert. ef. 7-1-96; BH 1-1997, f. 7-22-97, cert. ef.
8-1-97; BBH 1-1998, f. 6-24-98, cert. ef. 6-30-98; BOC 1-2000, f. 5-12-00, cert.
ef. 5-15-00; BOC 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-15-06; BOC 1-2014, f. 2-27-14, cert.
ef. 3-1-14
817-010-0110
Walls and Ceilings
Walls and ceilings must be clean and
free of condensation, mildew and excessive spots, or peeling paint.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 690
Stats. Implemented:
Hist.: BH 2-1978, f. &
ef. 11-29-78; BOC 1-2014, f. 2-27-14, cert. ef. 3-1-14

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