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Hairdressing and Skin Penetration

Hairdressing and Skin Penetration

Hairdressing premises are required by law to comply with the Hairdressing Establishment Regulations 1972 which outline basic health and hygiene standards in order to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

A skin penetration procedure is any procedure which involves the tearing, cutting, puncturing or shaving of the skin and includes services such as:

  • Acupuncture
  • Beauty treatments
  • Body piercing
  • Cosmetic enhancements and
  • Tattooing.

Skin penetration establishments are required by law to notify the local government in which they intend to operate in and must comply with the Health (Skin Penetration Procedures) Regulations 1998. The Regulations outline minimum standards of infection control such as basic hygiene, disinfection and sterilisation requirements.

Town of Kwinana Environmental Health Officers conduct annual inspections of these premises, provide advice and investigate complaints.

 

Application Forms

Application for Hairdressing/Skin Piercing/Beauty Therapy Premises

Information Handouts

Code of Practice for Skin Penetration Procedures

Advice for the Beauty Therapy Industry

Cut Throat Razors

Use of Ear Piercing Guns

Body Art Equipment, Cleaning, Disinfecting & Sterilising Schedule

General Requirements for Operating a Skin Penetration Establishment

Guide for Cleaning and Disinfecting Reusable Instruments and Equipment

Healthy Body Art

Henna Tattooing

Massage Therapy

Methyl Methacrylate (MMA)

Related Websites

Hairdressing Registration Board

Department of Health