hey..me and my friend are really good drawers and very creative.and we want to become tattoo artists and open a place together .BUT he got bummed because he has hepatitis BUT he is healthy carrier ...i heard that you cant become a tattoo artist if you have an illness like hiv or hepatitis..i didn't believe it..i told him "no man you wear protective gear and sterilize everything and you're tattooing someone else so your blood wont get mixed up with them and stuff" i just wanna be sure if its true or not..
2007-12-09 01:27:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
Yes you can, it would be a case of discrimination, otherwise. The most I have heard is that some states/jurisdictions require Hepatitis B vaccines (or declination forms) and/or TB testing.
Ethical and reputable artists would always be cautious. If I got a needle stick injury, I would certainly change out everything to avoid cross-contamination to my client.
The most important thing here is to learn HOW to be safe and cautious. You cannot do that on your own.
2007-12-09 02:13:50 · answer #1 · answered by tatt_bratt 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
not sure about legal options for this , but can say if potential customers find out he has it , might be bad for business if you know what i mean . just doesn't sound like a good idea maybe not that best potential business for you guys.
( know of a very busy tattoo parlour up in toronto area that ended up closing down over a needle scare , 1000's of customers had to get tested and someone even launched a lawsuit , and watch out health departments are geting strict these days )
2007-12-10 07:07:43 · answer #2 · answered by R.S. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not too sure about the legalities involved in it, but it does sound right that you might have to inform potential clients by law, as someone else has already posted. You should contact your better business bureau to find out for sure. If you do have to inform clients, then you need to consider how much business you will lose, as people might tend to be put off by, or scared by the thought that they 'might' contract it as well, which I am sure can be prevented with proper sterilization techniques, and proper safety equipment, but many people out there would still question it.
2007-12-09 08:52:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unless he's tattooing him with his own blood I don't see what the problem would be O_o
I think itd be disgusting if he had to tell his clients, I hate to think how many prejudiced people would be put off because of it
Good luck to your friend!
2007-12-09 10:22:54 · answer #4 · answered by Liz ! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It varies from state to state in the US, in texas, we're required to have a health department license that endorses our ability and understanding to keep a shop as sterile as possible, along with everything we do. As far as I know, there are no restrictions for people who have HEP or HIV.
2007-12-09 01:38:34 · answer #5 · answered by Delfin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are right, I mean if you are going to wear gloves and sterilising equipment, there is no way his blood could get mixed up. Any way, you said he is only a carrier, so it isn't as bad.
2007-12-09 01:34:10 · answer #6 · answered by roses 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes he can you just have to make sure you attend the class in sterilization procedures and safety of wearing protection
2007-12-09 02:27:11 · answer #7 · answered by ღKrissyღ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can, but I think you have to inform all of your potential clients of your illness, it the same deal with doctors.
2007-12-09 04:53:34 · answer #8 · answered by Olivia! 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋