The Importance of Sanitation in Tattoo Parlors
At All Portable Sinks , handwashing and sanitation is our specialty. One industry that relies heavily on the ability to have an extremely sanitary workplace is the tattoo industry. Today’s blog discusses the importance of sanitation for tattoo artists. Health Risks of an Unsanitary Tattoo Parlor Getting a tattoo requires the use of needles, which draw blood, and therefore, there are several health risks involved. Blood and many other bodily fluids are vectors of disease causing pathogens. The transmission of diseases such as hepatitis, tuberculosis and even HIV are possible. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there has not been a documented case of HIV transmission from a tattoo. Doctors warn that non-sterile tattooing practices can lead to the transmission of syphilis, hepatitis B and other infectious organisms though. In addition, infections can occur in new tattoos; some people experience allergic reactions to tattoo ink, while others exp...