Directory of resources, links, and services promoting health, safety, and professionalism in the South African Tattoo, Piercing & Body Art industry.
Tattoo and Bodyart Health & Safety Information
The Current Regulatory framework in South Africa
Tattoo & Bodyart industry in South Africa is currently regulated under the by-laws of medical waste management, as well as further by-laws in some municipalities. The SA Council for Piercing and Tattoo Professionals (CPTP) is the regulating body established to regulate tattoo and body artists locally. Full information on the Medical Waste Management Bylaws in effect please check this link on the CPTP website.
- Blood Borne Pathogens Training
- Sharps & Hazardous Waste
- Hygiene & Cross Contamination
- Workplace Safety
Blood Borne Pathogens Training
As a body artist, your ability to create living art is an amazing skill. But in creating your work you may be exposed to something just as permanent — hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Exposure to these bloodborne pathogens can occur in many ways. Cross-contamination is one of them. Cross-contamination is the spread of bacteria and viruses through contact and happens when a contaminated object touches another object or surface, leaving behind germs.
An example of cross-contamination is touching the telephone with gloves that you wore while working with a client. Because some bloodborne pathogens can live on objects and surfaces for several days, you could
be exposed to those germs and not know it.
Free BBP Training – Only Pay For Certificate
Free Blood Borne Pathogens for Bodyart Course from USA Tattoo Regulator OSHHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration, you only pay for a certificate.
Free BBP Course for Tattoo Industry
Medical Waste Management
PDF download link below for the medical waste laws from the Department of health.
Gauteng
Western Cape
