Cos 4.03(1) (1) Sterilization in ss. Cos 4.07, 4.09 and 4.10 shall be accomplished by use of a dry heat or steam sterilizer cleared for marketing by the food and drug administration, used according to manufacturer’s instructions. If steam sterilization, moist heat, is utilized, heat exposure shall be at a minimum of 121° C., 250° F., for at least 30 minutes. If dry heat sterilization is utilized, heat exposure shall be at a minimum of 171° C., 340° F., for at least 60 minutes.

Cos 4.03(2) (2) Sterilizers shall be maintained in working order. Equipment shall be checked in compliance with manufacturer’s recommendations at least monthly to ensure that it is reaching required temperatures.

Cos 4.03 History History: Cr. Register, July, 1989, No. 403, eff. 8-1-89; am. (1), Register, May, 1993, No. 449, eff. 6-1-93; am. Register, May, 1999, No. 521, eff. 6-1-99; CR 02-058: am. Register September 2003 No. 573, eff. 10-1-03; CR 05-118: am. (2) 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 4.04 Cos 4.04 Supplies.

Cos 4.04(1) (1) All establishments shall supply each licensee with at least one of the antiseptics listed in s. Cos 4.05.

Cos 4.04(2) (2) All licensees working in a licensed establishment shall be supplied with bandages and disposable gloves.

Cos 4.04(3) (3) Licensees providing services outside of an establishment shall have available with them at least one of the antiseptics listed in s. Cos 4.05 and have a reasonable supply of bandages and disposable gloves.

Cos 4.04 History History: Cr. Register, July, 1989, No. 403, eff. 8-1-89; am. (1), Register, May, 1999, No. 521, eff. 6-1-99; CR 02-058: am. (1) Register September 2003 No. 573, eff. 10-1-03; correction in (1) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register February 2013 No. 686; CR 15-035: am. (1) Register December 2015 No. 720, eff. 1-1-16; correction in (1) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register December 2015 No. 720; CR 20-025: cr. (3) Register July 2021 No. 787, eff. 8-1-21.

Cos 4.045 Cos 4.045 Prohibited materials. Cosmetologists, aestheticians, electrologists, or manicurists may not use pumice stones or credo razors when providing services.

Cos 4.045 History History: CR 20-025: cr. Register July 2021 No. 787, eff. 8-1-21.

Cos 4.05 Cos 4.05 Procedure for exposure to blood.

Cos 4.05(1) (1) In the case of any patron injury, such as a scissors cut, razor cut, needle stick, laceration or other exposure to blood, broken skin, or a mucous membrane, the licensee shall do all of the following:

Cos 4.05(1)(a) (a) Stop service.

Cos 4.05(1)(b) (b) Put gloves on hands.

Cos 4.05(1)(c) (c) Assist the client with rinsing the exposed area using soap and water. Pat dry with a towel.

Cos 4.05(1)(d) (d) Provide the patron with disinfectant such as iodine, 70% isopropyl alcohol, or 6% stabilized hydrogen peroxide or equivalent.

Cos 4.05(1)(e) (e) Provide the patron with an adhesive bandage if appropriate.

Cos 4.05(1)(f) (f) Dispose of single-use items in the trash container and clean and disinfect all implements.

Cos 4.05(1)(g) (g) Clean and disinfect the workstation.

Cos 4.05(1)(h) (h) Remove gloves and wash hands before resuming service.

Cos 4.05(2) (2) In the case of any licensee injury that may expose a patron to blood, broken skin, or a mucous membrane, the licensee shall do all of the following:

Cos 4.05(2)(a) (a) Stop service.

Cos 4.05(2)(b) (b) Explain the situation to the patron.

Cos 4.05(2)(c) (c) Rinse the area with soap and water.

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.