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ALAMEDA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | BODY ART PROGRAM
www.acgov.org/aceh | (510) 567-6790 | Visit https://deh.acgov.org/solidwaste/body-art.page for more information
STEPS TO PREPARE PRIOR TO RE-OPENING BODY ART FACILITIES
In order that reopening and daily business is conducted safely, you will need to follow new protocol, guidance
and procedures.
Before reopening, all facilities MUST:
1. Perform a detailed risk assessment and implement a Site-Specific Protection Plan (sample template);
2. Train employees on how to limit the spread of COVID-19, including how to screen themselves for
symptoms and stay home when symptomatic;
3. Implement individual control measures and screenings;
4. Implement cleaning and disinfecting protocols; and
5. Implement physical distancing guidelines.
To accomplish these steps, please read and follow the documents listed below:
• Re-Opening Checklist for Body Art Facility (pdf)
• Summary of Best Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic for Body Art Facilities (pdf)
• Daily Compliance Cleaning Log Checklist (pdf)
• COVID-19 Signs (CDC – Stop the Spread of Germs, Symptoms of Corona Virus, Feeling Sick? Stay Home
When You’re Sick; COVID-19: Basic Use of Face Masks; Hand Wash Sign) (pdf)
For additional information about COVID-19, see the following links:
• Alameda County Public Health COVID-19 Link including Order Updates: https://covid-
19.acgov.org/index.page?
• California’s COVID-19 Updates: https://covid19.ca.gov/
• CDC Guidance for businesses and Employers Responding to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
• CDC (Corona Virus COVID-19)
Important (free) Trainings:
• Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19):
• COVID-19: How to Put on and Remove Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Standard Precautions: Hand Hygiene
Links to your professional organization’s information regarding COVID-19:
• Alliance of Professional Piercers (APP)
• Alliance of Professional Tattooists (APT)
• Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP)
Thank you for your continued understanding, patience, and efforts in combating COVID-19. We strongly
believe that with your cooperation and help, body art establishments can reopen swiftly and both employees
and clients will be safe.