10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 212, § 3

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 144-212-3 - PRACTICE OF ELECTROLOGY

A. Procedures for Electrology.

1. The electrologists shall wash their hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before and after the practice of electrology.

2. The hands shall be dried with single use towels.

3. Electrology shall not be performed directly on a skin surface that has a rash, pimples, boils, infections or manifests any evidence of unhealthy conditions.

4. The use of styptic pencils or lump alum to arrest bleeding is prohibited.

B. Service tables or Chairs. All service tables and chairs shall be constructed of easily cleanable material, with a smooth washable surface.

C. Preparation of skin for removal of hair.

1. The area where hair is to be removed shall be cleaned with an approved antiseptic solution.

2. A single use sterile cotton or gauze pad shall be used.

3. When Electrology is completed the area shall be cleansed with an antiseptic solution

4. Sterile cotton or gauze pads shall be kept in covered containers or the original package.

10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 212, § 3