21 NCAC 14H .0404         First Aid

(a)  Each cosmetic art shop and school shall have individually packaged antibiotic ointment, gloves or finger guards, sterile adhesive bandages, and other necessary supplies available to provide first aid.

(b)  If the skin of the licensee or student is punctured, the licensee or student shall upon knowledge of the injury do the following in this order:

(1)           wash and dry the punctured area with soap and running water and a disposable towel;

(2)           if the cut is still bleeding apply pressure over the wound with a disposable towel;

(3)           remove materials from first aid kit;

(4)           apply antibiotic ointment or a sterile adhesive bandage;

(5)           disinfect any implement or work area exposed to blood per Rule .0403 in this Section;

(6)           dispose of all contaminated supplies in the trash;

(7)           wash hands with soap and running water; and

(8)           if the injured area is on the hands, fingers, or thumb apply disposable, protective glove(s) or a finger guard.

(c)  If the skin of the patron is punctured, the licensee or student shall upon knowledge of the injury do the following in this order:

(1)           wash and dry hands with soap and running water and a disposable towel and remove materials from first aid kit;

(2)           make first aid supplies available to the patron or assist the patron with:

(A)          cleansing injured area with soap and water; and

(B)          applying antibiotic ointment or a sterile adhesive bandage;

(3)           disinfect any implement or work area exposed to blood per Rule .0403 in this Section;

(4)           dispose of all contaminated supplies in the trash;

(5)           wash hands with soap and running water; and

(6)           put on disposable, protective gloves.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 88B-2; 88B-4; 88B-14;

Eff. April 1, 2012;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 13, 2015;

Amended Eff. September 1, 2020; March 1, 2018; January 1, 2016.