Body Art The Good The Bad The Terribly Awful

1. Body Art The GoodThe BadThe Terribly Awful

2. It’s not just for bikers and sailors anymore!

3. What is Body Art? Body art or body modification is the practice of physical body adornment. It does not include ear lobe piercing, hair or skin implants, or any plastic surgery procedure.

4. TATTOOS

5. BODY PIERCINGS

6. WHY SHOULD WE REGULATEBODY ART?

7. Body art is now easily accessible and is often targeted toward those under 18. Regulation helps to prevent injuries, infections, and transmission of diseases like Hepatitis. BECAUSE -

8. Unsafe Body Art Procedures Caninvade and infectyour body through your blood.One prick from a contaminated needle – one drop of contaminated blood can make you sick.Your tattoo or piercing,no matter how small,is an open wound that can be infected.

9. Some of the Problems • Getting a life altering, dangerous disease (Hepatitis & other blood diseases) • Inviting a serious “Staph” infection (Anti-biotic resistant “Toxic Shock” infections) • Causing scar tissue & cartilage damage (Requires expensive plastic surgery correction) • Cutting through blood vessels or nerves (excessive bleeding and nerve damage)

10. Additional Problems ….. • Work-related restrictions, and negative impressions from potential employers. • Inflammation and rejection of the jewelry and or the ink. • Dissatisfaction after the work is done. • Angry, ANGRY parents

11. HEPATITISIS A SERIOUS THREAT • Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C will destroy your liver. • Hepatitis is very difficult for your immune system. • Most Hepatitis infections (80-90%) become chronic & lead to liver disease, including cirrhosis & liver failure. • Almost any direct or indirect exposure to infected blood can transmit the virus. • You only have one Liver – You cannot live without a Liver and Hepatitis will destroy your liver.

12. This is your NORMAL LIVER

13. This is your LIVER on Hepatitis So….What is Hepatitis ???

14. The Hepatitis Virus is a Survivor.It is not easily neutralized.It has been proven that a small droplet of dried, infected blood sitting on any surface can cause infection for more than a week.Autoclaves destroy the hepatitis virus with steam & pressure.

15. INFECTIONS AND INJURIES

16. “Staff” infected tattoo

17. Infected belly piercing

18. Reaction to tattoo pigment

19. Keloid scar caused by the tattoo

20. Puss filled abscess

22. Tongue swelling

23. Ear Stretched too Fast

24. Staphylococcus aureus infection

25. Gum Damage from piercing

26. PREVENTING HEPATITIS B Don’t puncture your body with dirty needles. AND/OR Get vaccinated! There is a vaccine for Hepatitis B HOWEVER There is NO vaccine for Hepatitis C. Hepatitis B vaccines are safe and effective protection that will last for at least 15 years. Good Sanitation helps in prevention. For more information about Hepatitis you can go tohttp://www.cdc.gov/nicdod/diseases/hepatitis/b/fact.htm

27. DON’T FORGET, YOU HAVE A FUTUREYour body art will absolutely be a factor in your professional career and employment potential. Employers DO NOT have to hire you if they don’t like your body art. There is no discrimination protection for body art. It was your choice to do it.

28. Many Employers Restrict Body Art US-Army regulations state: “Visible tattoos or brands on the face, neck or head are prohibited. Tattoos or brands on other areas of the body that are prejudicial to good order and discipline are prohibited. Any type of tattoo or brand that is visible while wearing a Class A uniform and detracts from a soldierly appearance is prohibited.” McDonald's -Handbook says no visible tattoos or piercings. Girls are allowed one stud per ear but it varies based on manager discretion. Aeropostale - Visible facial mods in moderation (i.e., tongue, labret, eyebrow and nose allowed). Large tattoos should be covered, but not all stores really adhere to this. It All Depends on the management. AMC Theaters - No visible tattoos or piercings (exception: girls are allowed to have one earring (no bigger than a quarter) in each ear lobe).

29. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR This tattoo cost $120 This is a CHEAP Tattoo DON’T SETTLE FOR ANYTHING LESS THAN THE BEST. It will be with you for the rest of your life.

30. REMEMBER THIS …People who do tattoos or piercings at “parties” or in their basements do not spend money on autoclaves or any other cleaning supplies. They are RISKING YOUR LIFE to save a few bucks. THINK ABOUT IT Would you use a cheap cord you bought at the flea market to bungee off a tall bridge? Or use a parachute packed by your little brother or sister?

31. BASIC REQUIREMENTS • Practitioners must wash their hands frequently • All establishments must have hot running water (under pressure with wrist operated levers), antibacterial soap and disposable paper towels • Absolutely no smoking, drinking or eating while conducting body art procedures

32. ALL PLACES SHOULD LOOK LIKE THIS

33. AND THIS

34. AND THIS

35. Tattoo set up before you get that tattoo

36. REQUIREMENTS • All reusable equipment must be sterilized in an approved autoclave and dated with an expiration date. • Autoclaves must be tested regularly. • Spore tests must be taken each month. (Ask to see their latest spore tests.) • All practitioners and owners must have knowledge about and comply with all rules regarding bloodborne pathogens.

37. REQUIREMENTS A “BIOHAZARD”container must be in every room – and must not have any needles sticking out of the top of the container.

38. This may look clean but…. Cloth chairs absorb liquid droplets of blood & cannot be sanitized. Tattoo gun should have a protective plastic bag over the gun and on the wire. Absorbent paper towel – not lined with plastic will contaminate the table below.

39. THIS IS NOT CLEAN

40. FORMS & INFORMATION REQUIRED Client Identification Proof of age Parental consent Medical Screening Pre-Procedure Info Permanence of tattoos Risks associated with the procedure • Procedure Description & Aftercare Instructions • All Records Must Be Signed by Both Parties • 5 Year Retention of Files

41. Do Take Away Body Art is Regulated • Know what a safe body art facility looks like. • If you can’t afford to go to a professional, licensed facility, don’t get any body art. • Try Temporary Tattoos first. They look great, they’re safe, and if you don’t like it, it won’t be around forever.

42. Take Aways When you get a piercing or tattoo done just anywhere to save a few bucks • Like: • in the parking lot • at a friend’s party • in someone’s garage

43. Take Aways You could also get: • Ugly, irreversible body art • Scars and Keloids • Surface and blood Infections • Hepatitis • Other bloodborne diseases • Very expensive removal costs

44. This Children's Environmental Health presentation was made possible through a grant from The Dow Chemical Company Foundation

45. Credits • Charles Lichon, R.S., M.P.H., Creator of Children’s EH Program, Midland County Health Department (CHD) Michigan • Nancy Atwood, M.S., Midland CHD (MI) Sanitarian • Christine Rogers, Meth Response Coordinator, Kalamazoo CHD, MI • Robert Wolfe, R.S., Midland CHD (MI) Sanitarian • John Demerjian and Linda Van Orden, Wayne CHD, MI, Body Art • National Environmental Health Association (NEHA.org) for website storage and oversight. NOTE: Permission to use this and all Children’s EH Power Point presentations is granted thru NEHA, however, all grant and credit notices and informational slides must be used during each presentation.

46. Other presentations include: • Body Art • Careers in Environmental Health • Food Safe Issues • Household Hazardous Waste • Meth and Teens • Recreational Water • Sun Wise Contact NEHA.org for more information

47. For more Information about this presentation, contact: (Local Health Dept Name here)