Infection prevention and control is important so that you do not transmit a disease or infection to yourself or your clients.
The Infection prevention and control guidelines for hair, beauty, tattooing and skin penetration industries (2019) helps those involved in these industries to comply with requirements in the:
- Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (the Act)
- Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2019.
The Act and regulations documents can be found at the Victorian Legislation (opens in a new window).
These guidelines do not replace industry-specific guidelines or codes of practice, which must also comply with the Act and Regulations. You should talk to the industry association relevant to your business.
An information sheet that summarises the key changes to the Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations that relate to registered premises is now available.
The Infection prevention and control guidelines for hair, beauty, tattooing and skin penetration industries have been updated in June 2020 to reflect the changes in the regulations.
Personal care and body art - infection prevention and control requirements
If you work at a personal care or body art business, you are responsible for people’s safety. Infection prevention and control is important.
Beauty therapy – infection prevention and control
Beauty therapy procedures can transmit infections. These businesses should follow guidelines for infection control and prevention.
Body art and tattoo businesses - infection prevention and control
Body art procedures and tattooing carry a high risk of transmitting both viral and bacterial infections. Infection prevention and control in these types of businesses is extremely important.
Notices about scope of registration and client information sheets
Information sheets and registration requirements for hair, beauty, tattooing and skin penetration industries.
Hairdressing and make-up application – infection prevention and control
Hairdressing procedures and make-up application can transmit infection, and hairdressers should follow infection prevention and control guidelines specific to the industry.
Information for Registered Premises and Environmental Health Officers
Information for Registered Premises and Environmental Health Officers regarding hair, beauty, tattooing and skin penetration industries.
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