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.

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).