21 NCAC 19 .0403. OFFICES

(a)  Each Electrolysis office, wherever located, shall:

(1)           have a treatment table or other piece of furniture for placing clients for treatment;

(2)           have at least one circuline type lamp, halogen lamp, or other type or magnifying lamp;

(3)           have hand washing facilities on the same floor and toilet facilities in the same building, both with a supply of either soap or a germicidal skin preparation for washing hands;

(4)           have a supply of labeled non-sterile examination gloves, cotton balls and antiseptic product for cleaning client's skin, materials for cleaning instruments and other items, materials for cleaning the workplace or documentation of cleaning contract, paper or cotton towels, and puncture resistant containers and plastic bags for used materials;

(5)           have sterilization equipment and supplies needed for the sterilization methods used;

(6)           have a covered trash can and, if linens are used, a laundry bag or closed container for laundry, readily available to each workplace area; and

(7)           have storage facilities sufficient to contain the equipment, instruments and supplies of the electrolysis practice.

(b)  In addition to the items required in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, each laser practitioner office shall have the following:

(1)           all doors leading to laser room shall have laser-specific American National Standard Institute (ANSI) Z136.1 safety signs displayed;

(2)           no uncovered mirrors or reflective surfaces;

(3)           laser safety eyewear which is labeled with the same wavelength and optical density as the laser device operated and which is worn while treatment is administered;

(4)           all windows protected from laser beam with either an opaque material or white blinds;

(5)           a readily available fire extinguisher in the treatment room;

(6)           face masks to be worn while treatment is administered; and

(7)           an air filter.

(c)  A laser or light-based hair removal practice shall be maintained in accordance with local zoning regulations.

(d)  Lasers and light-based devices shall be maintained and operated in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.

(e)  A copy of the current "Supervisory Agreement" shall be available in the office for inspection upon request.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 88A-16;

Eff. June 1, 1993;

Amended Eff. September 1, 2010.