The Buncombe County Department of Health and Human Services has announced it is partnering with WNC Safety School to offer bloodborne pathogen training to local tattoo and piercing artists, according to a press release from the Department of Health and Human Services. A free workshop will be offered to artists in the tattoo and piercing industry on Tuesday, November 3 at the Doubletree Biltmore in Asheville, beginning at 2 p.m.
The first of its kind in Buncombe County, the workshop will be hosted by EMS paramedic and training officer Jamie Judd. The hour and a half long class will provide artists with information on how to maintain a safe work environment, how to protect themselves and their customers and will educate business owners on standard ways to comply with health regulations.
“We think that this training will fill a very important educational need in a growing industry in Buncombe County and the surrounding areas [and] is a great example of a partnership that keeps our community safe and supports a unique need in our business community,” says Lead Communicable Disease Nurse Sue Ellen Morrison, who notes that many local tattoo artists have requested more training around bloodborne pathogens. “This is a rare opportunity for our tattoo artists and we hope that they choose to attend so that they are up to date on best practices to stay safe.”
The workshop is part of the three day 2015 Western Carolina Health and Safety Conference. Pre-registration is required, and can be entered online at wncsafetyschool.com. The cost to attend the full conference is $225. Health and safety officials wishing to attend all three days can purchase admission at wncsafetyschool.com.
For more information on the bloodborne pathogens workshop or to learn more about the 2015 Western Carolina Health and Safety Conference, see the official press release below or visit wncsafetyschool.com.
Press release:
Bloodborne Pathogen Training Offered for Tattoo & Piercing Artists
Buncombe County, N.C. – Buncombe County is partnering with the WNC Safety School to bring bloodborne pathogen training to tattoo and piercing artists throughout our region. The first of its kind in North Carolina, the workshop is provided for free to those in the tattoo and piercing industry on November 3, 2015. Advance registration is required for this training.Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause diseases such as hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Bloodborne pathogens remain a public health concern for communities throughout the nation.
The workshop will provide helpful information to artists on how to maintain a safe environment, protect themselves and their customers as well as provide information on the standard and practical ways to be compliant with regulations as a business owner.
“Some of our local tattoo artists have requested more training around bloodborne pathogens. We think that this training will fill a very important educational need in a growing industry in Buncombe County and the surrounding areas. This is a great example of a partnership that keeps our community safe and supports a unique need in our business community” said Lead Communicable Disease Nurse, Sue Ellen Morrison. She adds, “This is a rare opportunity for our tattoo artists and we hope that they choose to attend so that they are up to date on best practices to stay safe.”
The training is a part of the Western North Carolina Safety & Health Conference that is being held at the Doubletree Biltmore in Asheville. For those health and safety professionals wishing to attend the full conference, the cost is $225 per attendee. For more information, or to register for the free bloodborne pathogen training or full conference, visit: www.wncsafetyschool.com.
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