The operator shall develop a written policy in compliance with this rule and the requirements of the State Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (as found in 29 C.F.R. § 1910.1030) that:
(A) Requires the use of universal precautions when performing tattooing or body piercing and any activity or duty that includes any reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact wild blood or OPIM;
(B) Requires disinfection or sterilization of contaminated reusable items;
(C) Includes the safe handling of infectious waste; and
(D) Provides sanctions, including discipline and dismissal, if warranted, for failure to use universal precautions and/or handle infections waste safely.
(Ord. 04-21-08, passed 4-21-2008)