Chapter Cos 4

Cos 4.05(2)(d) (d) Apply disinfectant such as iodine, 70% isopropyl alcohol, or 6% stabilized hydrogen peroxide or equivalent.

Cos 4.05(2)(e) (e) Apply an adhesive bandage.

Cos 4.05(2)(f) (f) Dispose of single-use items in the trash container.

Cos 4.05(2)(g) (g) Put gloves on hands.

Cos 4.05(2)(h) (h) Clean and disinfect all implements and clean and disinfect the workstation.

Cos 4.05(2)(i) (i) Replace gloves and return to service.

Cos 4.05(3) (3) A licensed establishment shall post a written protocol describing the procedure for unintentional occupational exposure to bodily fluids described in subs. (1) and (2). The protocol shall be posted in a place conspicuous to licensees.

Cos 4.05 History History: CR 20-025: r. and recr. Register July 2021 No. 787, eff. 8-1-21.

Cos 4.06 Cos 4.06 Precautionary procedures.

Cos 4.06(1) (1) A licensee shall cover any abrasions, oozing or open lesions or wounds on his or her hands or forearms prior to patron contact. If a licensee has oozing or open lesions or weeping dermatitis on his or her hands or forearms that cannot be effectively covered, the licensee shall refrain from direct patron contact until the condition has been resolved.

Cos 4.06(2) (2) A licensee shall use disposable protective gloves when dealing with patrons with oozing or open lesions or weeping dermatitis. These gloves shall be changed between patrons and disposed of after use. Gloves shall be removed upon completion of patron services, and hands washed after glove removal.

Cos 4.06 Note Note: It is recommended that licensees use protective gloves in handling caustic chemicals such as permanent waving solution and neutralizer or hair straightening preparations. The handling of these substances without protection can cause skin damage which may provide a route for infection to be transmitted to the licensee.

Cos 4.06(3) (3) Licensees shall carefully bag and dispose of paper products contaminated with blood and thoroughly cleanse and disinfect linens contaminated with blood in accordance with s. Cos 4.02 (6).

Cos 4.06 Note Note: Paper products contaminated with blood may be disposed of in the regular trash unless saturated with blood. See s. NR 526.05 (Department of Natural Resources).

Cos 4.06 History History: Cr. Register, July, 1989, No. 403, eff. 8-1-89; am. (2), Register, May, 1999, No. 521, eff. 6-1-99; CR 05-118: am. (3) Register November 2006 No. 611, eff. 12-1-06; correction in (3) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register February 2013 No. 686.

Cos 4.07 Cos 4.07 Ear piercing. Ear piercing may be performed by non-licensees, but licensees performing ear piercing shall do all of the following:

Cos 4.07(1) (1) Wear disposable protective gloves. These gloves shall be changed between patrons and disposed of after each use. Hands shall be washed after removal of gloves.

Cos 4.07(2) (2) Thoroughly wash the skin area to be pierced with soap and water or a waterless washing agent with alcohol as an active ingredient.

Cos 4.07(3) (3) Apply an antiseptic to the skin surface of the area to be pierced and allow the antiseptic to air dry.

Cos 4.07 Note Note: Iodine and BetadyneÒ are acceptable antiseptics.

Cos 4.07(4) (4) Sterilize earrings, needles, or any other piercing instruments prior to insertion. Pre-sterilized earrings may be utilized.

Cos 4.07(5) (5) Prior to each use all other surfaces that come into contact with the skin of the patron shall be disinfected.

Cos 4.07 History History: Cr. Register, July, 1989, No. 403, eff. 8-1-89; am. (intro.), (1), (3), (4) and (5), Register, May, 1999, No. 521, eff. 6-1-99; CR 02-058: am. (3) to (5) Register September 2003 No. 573, eff. 10-1-03; CR 05-118: am. (intro.) and (2) Register November 2006 No. 611, eff. 12-1-06.

Cos 4.08 Cos 4.08 Waxing.

Cos 4.08(1) (1) Electrologists performing waxing shall have completed training in depilation by waxing in a school of electrology or a school of cosmetology consisting of not less than 8 training hours in all of the following areas:

Cos 4.08(1)(a) (a) Hygiene and sterilization.

Cos 4.08(1)(b) (b) Treatments with hard hot wax.

Cos 4.08(1)(c) (c) Treatments with liquid strip wax.

Cos 4.08(1)(d) (d) Hair removal from legs and arms, bikini and underarm hair.

Cos 4.08(1)(e) (e) Removal of facial hair.

Cos 4.08(1)(f) (f) Eyebrow shaping.

Cos 4.08(1)(g) (g) Post depilation treatments.

Cos 4.08(2) (2) Manicurists performing waxing shall have completed training in depilation by waxing in a school of cosmetology or a school of manicuring consisting of not less than 8 training hours in all of the following areas:

Cos 4.08(2)(a) (a) Hygiene and sterilization.

Cos 4.08(2)(b) (b) Treatments with hard hot wax.

Cos 4.08(2)(c) (c) Treatments with liquid strip wax.

Cos 4.08(2)(d) (d) Hair removal from the foot, lower leg, hand and forearm.

Cos 4.08(2)(e) (e) Post depilation treatments.

Cos 4.08(3) (3) Licensees performing depilation by waxing shall do all of the following:

Cos 4.08(3)(a) (a) Apply a topical antiseptic to the skin surface of the area to be waxed and allow the antiseptic to air dry.

Cos 4.08(3)(b) (b) Dispose of spatulas after each use.

Cos 4.08(3)(c) (c) Dispose of wax and strips after each use.

Cos 4.08 History History: Cr. Register, July, 1989, No. 403, eff. 8-1-89; am. (intro.), (1) and (2), Register, May, 1999, No. 521, eff. 6-1-99; CR 02-058: am. (1) Register September 2003 No. 573, eff. 10-1-03; CR 05-118: renum. (intro.) to (3) to be (3) and am. (3) (a), cr. (1) and (2) Register November 2006 No. 611, eff. 12-1-06; corrections in (1) (intro.), (2) (intro.) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., 7., Stats., Register February 2013 No. 686.

Cos 4.09 Cos 4.09 Electrolysis. Licensees performing electrolysis shall:

Cos 4.09(1) (1) Use sterilized needles, lancets and tweezers for each patron, in accordance with s. Cos 4.03.

Cos 4.09(2) (2) Wear disposable protective gloves when working on a patron. These gloves shall be changed between patrons and disposed of following use. Hands shall be washed after removal of gloves.

Cos 4.09(3) (3) Thoroughly wash the skin area to be treated with soap and water. Apply an antiseptic to the skin surface of the patron and allow the antiseptic to air dry prior to commencing electrolysis.

Cos 4.09(4) (4) Dispose of needles and lancets in a puncture resistant container specifically designed for disposal. Full sharps containers shall be disposed of appropriately.

Cos 4.09 History History: Cr. Register, July, 1989, No. 403, eff. 8-1-89; am. (2), (3) and (4), Register, May, 1999, No. 521, eff. 6-1-99; CR 02-058: am. (1), (3) and (4), cr. (3m) Register September 2003 No. 573, eff. 10-1-03; CR 05-118: r. (3m) Register November 2006 No. 611, eff. 12-1-06; correction in (1) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register February 2013 No. 686.

Cos 4.10 Cos 4.10 Manicuring.

Cos 4.10(1) (1) Prior to use, all reusable manicure instruments shall be disinfected.

Cos 4.10(2) (2) Disinfectant used for decontamination shall be changed daily and shall be kept in a covered container.

Cos 4.10(3) (3) Sterilization shall be accomplished in accordance with s. Cos 4.03.

Cos 4.10(4) (4) Manicure instruments that cannot be cleaned and disinfected or sterilized shall be disposed of following each use.

Cos 4.10(5) (5) Massaging by manicurists is limited to the hand, including the forearm and elbow, and the foot, including the lower leg and knee.

Cos 4.10 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1993, No. 449, eff. 6-1-93; am. (1) (a) and (b), Register, May, 1999, No. 521, eff. 6-1-99; CR 02-058: r. (1) (intro.), renum. (1) (a) to (c) and (2) to be (1) to (4) and am. (1), cr. (5) Register September 2003 No. 573, eff. 10-1-03; correction in (3) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register February 2013 No. 686.