BODY ART PERMIT TEST GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Cleaning/clean Room - Answer-the area in a Body Art Studio used in the sterilization,
sanitation or other cleaning of instruments/equipment. Must be separated from other
areas in the studio by door, nonabsorbent curtains, or approved partition from floor to
ceiling or a height of eight feet.
Client - Answer-Individual who body art procedures will be performed on
Contaminated - Answer-Presence or anticipated presence of blood, potentially
infectious materials, or harmful chemicals
Contaminated Waste - Answer-Any potentially infectious material blood or otherwise
Convention - Answer-Large group of people meeting to talk about a shared interest
Cosmetic Tattoo - Answer-means a tattoo, by someone other than a licensed physician,
which includes but is not limited to microblading of the eyebrow, lips, and other parts of
the body for beauty marks, hair imitation, or areola repigmentation. This term includes
any procedures whether referred to as but not limited to, microdermapigmentation,
micropigment implantation, micro-needling with the use of pigment or any other similar
procedure and for the purpose of this Chapter has the same meaning as "tattoo."
Critical Violations include: - Answer-1. Autoclave does not meet standard requirements
2. Lack of negative spore tests
3. Non disposable equipment is not sterilized, has compromised packaging, or is past
expiration
4. Work area not properly equipped
5. Reuse of single use materials
6. Sterile equipment not being handled to prevent contamination
7. Body artist has exposed wound that can be infectious
8. Body Artists not practicing good hygiene or proper cleanliness
9. Water supply not approved, not accesible, or documentation for emergency shut off
not provided
10. Non accesible hand washing stations
11. Toxic items not handled correctly
12. Prohibited procedures being practices including non certified artists performing
procedures
Decontamination - Answer-Use of physical or chemical means to remove bloodborne
pathogens and render said surface/object safe for future contact
Department - Answer-Ga department of public health or its agents
, Disinfectant - Answer-Destruction of disease-causing microorganisms to render
space/object safe for handling
Easily Cleanable - Answer-Surfaces are readily accessible and made of materials that
are smooth and no absorbent
Ear Piercing - Answer-Puncturing of an earlobe with a pre sterilized single use needle,
and specific jewelry designed for the area
EPA - Answer-United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPD - Answer-Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Division
Equipment - Answer-Machinery, fixtures, containers, vessels, tools, devices,
implements, furniture, displays, storage areas, sinks, and ANY OTHER OBJECT used
in a body Art studio
FDA - Answer-United States Food and Drug Administration
Germicidal Solution - Answer-Any solution used for and is labeled as such, to destroy
microorganisms
Gloves - Answer-Medical grade, single use, and disposable
Guest Body Artist - Answer-Visiting body artist possessing a guest body artist permit
and permitted to perform at permitted body art studio
Guest Body Artist permit - Answer-Seven day permit issued by health department that
allows a person to practice body Art at permitted studio
Hand wash Facilities - Answer-Sink specifically placed for use in personal hygiene
Health Authority - Answer-Local county board of health
Hot water - Answer-Water with minimum temp being 100* F
Imminent Health Hazard - Answer-Any condition, deficiency, or practice which if not
corrected is very likely to result in disease transmission, serious injury, or loss of life
Instruments - Answer-Hand pieces, needles, needle, bars and other objects that may
come in contact with a clients body during a body art procedure
ISO - Answer-International Standards Organization
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Cleaning/clean Room - Answer-the area in a Body Art Studio used in the sterilization,
sanitation or other cleaning of instruments/equipment. Must be separated from other
areas in the studio by door, nonabsorbent curtains, or approved partition from floor to
ceiling or a height of eight feet.
Client - Answer-Individual who body art procedures will be performed on
Contaminated - Answer-Presence or anticipated presence of blood, potentially
infectious materials, or harmful chemicals
Contaminated Waste - Answer-Any potentially infectious material blood or otherwise
Convention - Answer-Large group of people meeting to talk about a shared interest
Cosmetic Tattoo - Answer-means a tattoo, by someone other than a licensed physician,
which includes but is not limited to microblading of the eyebrow, lips, and other parts of
the body for beauty marks, hair imitation, or areola repigmentation. This term includes
any procedures whether referred to as but not limited to, microdermapigmentation,
micropigment implantation, micro-needling with the use of pigment or any other similar
procedure and for the purpose of this Chapter has the same meaning as "tattoo."
Critical Violations include: - Answer-1. Autoclave does not meet standard requirements
2. Lack of negative spore tests
3. Non disposable equipment is not sterilized, has compromised packaging, or is past
expiration
4. Work area not properly equipped
5. Reuse of single use materials
6. Sterile equipment not being handled to prevent contamination
7. Body artist has exposed wound that can be infectious
8. Body Artists not practicing good hygiene or proper cleanliness
9. Water supply not approved, not accesible, or documentation for emergency shut off
not provided
10. Non accesible hand washing stations
11. Toxic items not handled correctly
12. Prohibited procedures being practices including non certified artists performing
procedures
Decontamination - Answer-Use of physical or chemical means to remove bloodborne
pathogens and render said surface/object safe for future contact
Department - Answer-Ga department of public health or its agents
, Disinfectant - Answer-Destruction of disease-causing microorganisms to render
space/object safe for handling
Easily Cleanable - Answer-Surfaces are readily accessible and made of materials that
are smooth and no absorbent
Ear Piercing - Answer-Puncturing of an earlobe with a pre sterilized single use needle,
and specific jewelry designed for the area
EPA - Answer-United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPD - Answer-Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Division
Equipment - Answer-Machinery, fixtures, containers, vessels, tools, devices,
implements, furniture, displays, storage areas, sinks, and ANY OTHER OBJECT used
in a body Art studio
FDA - Answer-United States Food and Drug Administration
Germicidal Solution - Answer-Any solution used for and is labeled as such, to destroy
microorganisms
Gloves - Answer-Medical grade, single use, and disposable
Guest Body Artist - Answer-Visiting body artist possessing a guest body artist permit
and permitted to perform at permitted body art studio
Guest Body Artist permit - Answer-Seven day permit issued by health department that
allows a person to practice body Art at permitted studio
Hand wash Facilities - Answer-Sink specifically placed for use in personal hygiene
Health Authority - Answer-Local county board of health
Hot water - Answer-Water with minimum temp being 100* F
Imminent Health Hazard - Answer-Any condition, deficiency, or practice which if not
corrected is very likely to result in disease transmission, serious injury, or loss of life
Instruments - Answer-Hand pieces, needles, needle, bars and other objects that may
come in contact with a clients body during a body art procedure
ISO - Answer-International Standards Organization
