TDLR Esthetics Laws and Regulations

TDLR Esthetics Laws and Regulations To be eligible for an operators license: submit a completed application on a department-approved form, pay the $50 fee, be at least 17, have obtained a high school diploma, or the equivalent of one. Completed 1500 hours of instruction and 300 hours of instruction To be eligible for an esthetician license: submit a completed application on a department-approved form, pay the $50 fee, be at least 17, have obtained a high school diploma, or the equivalent of one, and have 750 hours of instruction How many hours of continuing education is required? 4 hours. 1 in sanitation and 3 in any topics listed To renew a license: Continuing education, submit a completed application on a departmentapproved form, and $50 fee Inspections are performed: During normal operating hours Salons are inspected: Once every two years Beauty schools are inspected: At least twice per year Specialty certificate holders: may only perform the practice authorized by the specialty certificate All current licenses may be posted: at the licensee's workstation in public view or made available in a notebook at the salon reception desk Current photograph of the licensee should be: 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches Licensees shall notify TDLR of any name changes: Within 30 days Licensees must notify TDLR of any address change: Within 30 days Licensees shall wear clean top and bottom outer garments and footwear, which includes: Tee shirts, blouses, sweaters, dresses, smocks, pants, jeans, shorts, and similar clothing. Does not include lingerie or see-through clothing Licensees responsible for: Compliance with the health and safety standards Fee for beauty and specialty salons: $106: renewal $69 Fee for dual shop: $130; renewal $100 Fee for mobile shop: $106; renewal $69 Chlorine bleach solutions: Chemical used to destroy bacteria and to disinfect implements and nonporous surfaces; solution should be mixed fresh at least once per day. There are 3 categories Low Level Disinfection Add two teaspoons of household bleach (5.25%) to one gallon water; soak 10 minutes minimum High Level Disinfection Add one-third (1/3) cup of household bleach (5.25%) to one gallon of water; soak 20 minutes minimum Blood and Body Fluid Cleanup and Disinfection Add one and three-quarters ( 1 3/4) cups of household (5.25%) bleach to one gallon of water. Also referred to as 10% bleach solution Clean or cleansing Washing with liquid soap and water, detergent, antiseptics, or other adequate methods to remove all visible debris or residue. Not disinfection Disinfect or disinfection The use of chemicals to destroy pathogens on implements and other hard, non-porous surfaces render an item safe for handling, use, and disposal Disinfectant: An EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal disinfectant used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, or a chlorine bleach solution EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, virucidal disinfectant Is a low-level disinfectant used to destroy bacteria and to disinfect implements and non-porous surfaces Sterilize or sterilization To eliminate all forms of bacteria or other microorganisms by use of an autoclave or dry heat sterilizer Sanitize or sanitization To reduce the number of microorganisms to a safe level by use of ultraviolet sanitizer Multi-use Items Items constructed of hard materials with smooth surfaces such as metal, glass, or plastic typically for use on more than one client. Includes, but not limited to clippers, scissors, combs, nippers, tweezers, and some nail files Single-use Items Porous items made or constructed of cloth, wood, or other absorbent materials having rough surfaces usually intended for single use including but not limited to tissues, orangewood sticks, cotton balls, thread, surgical tape, extension pads, some buffer blocks, and gauze EPA: Implements and surfaces shall first be thoroughly cleaned of all visible debris prior to disinfection. Become inactivated and ineffective when visibly contaminated with debris, hair, dirt, and particles Some EPA disinfectants may be: Sprayed on the instruments, tools, or equipment to be disinfected Disinfectants in which implements are to immersed: Shall be prepared fresh daily or more often if solution becomes diluted or soiled Disinfectants shall always be used: In accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation or other guidance These chemicals are harsh and may affect the use of scissors and other sharp objects Recommends leaving items in the solution with accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation for effective disinfection Chlorine bleach at the appropriate concentration is An effective disinfectant for all purposes in a salon Chlorine bleach solutions shall be Mixed daily Chlorine bleach shall be kept In a closed or covered container and not exposed to sunlight Chlorine bleach may affect the use of scissors and other sharp objects Leave only in for 2 minutes, or 5 minutes for disinfecting for blood contamination Chlorine bleach vapors might react with vapors from other chemicals Bleach shall not be placed or stored near other chemicals used in salons (acrylic monomers, alcohol, or other disinfecting products) or near flame Licensees shall clean Their hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer prior to performing any services and as necessary during the service to ensure client health and safety All establishments and licensees shall use clean and disinfected equipment, tools, implements, and supplies, and shall employ good hygiene habits while providing services Shall not perform a service if the licensee has reason to believe the client has contagious condition such as head lice, nits, ringworm, conjunctivitis, or inflamed, broken, raised, or swollen skin or nail tissue; or open wound/sore in the area to be serviced Multi-use equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected before use on each client. chairs and dryers do not need to disinfected Single-use equipment shall be discarded after use on a single client