Section R. 339.6037 - Patron protectionRule 37.
(1) A licensee, student, or apprentice shall comply with all of the following for each patron:(a) Use a clean, fresh paper or cloth towel.(b) Cover the headrest of the chair with clean, fresh paper or cloth.(c) Use a clean, fresh hair cloth or cape.(d) Place a clean, fresh towel or sanitary paper or cloth neck strip around the patron's neck to prevent the hair cloth or cape from touching the patron's skin.(2) A licensee, student, or apprentice shall launder reusable towels, capes, and neck strips with a detergent in water that is not less than 160 degrees Fahrenheit for not less than 25 minutes during a wash and rinse cycle. The following exceptions and presumption apply to this subrule:(a) A detergent registered as a disinfectant with the EPA is not required.(b) Machine washing is not required for plastic or nylon capes that are disinfected after each use by scrubbing all surfaces using a disinfectant wipe or a clean towel and disinfect spray.(c) Towels, capes, and neck strips laundered through commercial laundry services are presumed to satisfy the requirements of this subrule.(3) A licensee, student, or apprentice shall comply with all of the following:(a) Wash hands or apply hand sanitizer before beginning each new barbering service.(b) Store soiled towels, capes, and neck strips in fully enclosed covered containers.(c) Store clean tools, towels, capes, neck strips, and supplies in a clean, covered, fully enclosed container and separate from used tools, towels, capes, neck strips, and supplies.(d) Use clean tools, equipment, and supplies on patrons.(e) Dispose of all 1-time-use tools and supplies after each use on a patron.(f) Remove any hair clippings from the floor and work surfaces once hair care services are completed on each patron.(g) Store all semi-solid substances, including, but not limited to, creams, lotions, oils, and powders in a fully enclosed, covered container.(h) Remove all semi-solid substances by using a clean spatula or 1-time-use spatula that is disposed of after use on a patron unless the substance is dispensed from a shaker dispenser that prevents contact with the skin.(4) When not in use, a licensee, student, or apprentice shall ensure that all tools and equipment that are intended to come in contact with a patron are stored in a covered container or under a UV light in compliance with the requirements established by the manufacturer of the UV disinfecting device.(5) A licensee, student, or apprentice shall ensure that small items of equipment, including combs and brushes, are maintained in a sanitary condition. Small items of equipment must not be carried between work areas on the person of a licensee, student, or apprentice.Mich. Admin. Code R. 339.6037
1991 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2023 MR 19, Eff. 10/2/2023