Eco-Conscious Tattooing

Something that is paramount in the tattoo industry is sanitation. Blood borne pathogens are a serious concern for both tattooer and the recipient. When I became licensed as a tattoo artist in the state of Tennessee, it was required that I attend a class on how blood borne pathogens can be transmitted. I already had some knowledge of this coming from a career as an aesthetician. Sometimes people bleed when you engage with their skin (via waxing, extractions or tattooing) and it’s very important to know how to manage that and avoid cross contamination. Beyond viruses like HIV there’s also Hepatitis (B + C) which are extremely serious and the possible exposure must be carefully managed by the tattooist.