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TATTOO
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SAFETY
ADVICE
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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.
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1.
Always
insist that you see your tattooist remove a new needle and tube from a
sealed envelope immediately prior to your tattoo.
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2. Be certain you see your tattooist pour a new ink supply into a new disposable container. |
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3.
Make sure
your artist puts on a new pair of disposable gloves before setting up
tubes, needles and ink supplies.
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4.
Satisfy
yourself that the shop furnishings and tattooist are clean and orderly
in appearance; much like a medical facility.
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5.
Ask to see the their sterilizer and asked if it is tested on a regular
basics.
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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.
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7.
If the
tattooist is a qualified professional, they will have no problem complying
with standards above and beyond these simply guidelines.
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If
the artist or studio does not appear up to these standards or if they become
evasive when questioned, seek out a professional tattooist.
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Getting
a tattoo is a memorable experience so why not make it a good one!
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