SECTION 175:10-7-6. Disinfecting agents and procedures for use in schools and related establishments

(a)   Disinfectants for use by Establishments and schools shall be used only if registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use as a disinfectant to achieve its intended purpose in accordance with the product label.

(b)   To disinfect and minimize corrosion of metal instruments, immerse and wipe thoroughly with an EPA approved disinfectant or spray with approved oil base disinfectant and store in a cabinet or closed container free from contamination between use and service for each patron.

(c)   All disinfectants must be mixed as directed on the manufacturer's label.

(d)   All disinfection immersion liquid must be changed daily or sooner if visibly contaminated.

(e)   All disinfectant containers must be covered at all times.

(f)   All customer contact items, including neck rests, arm rests and seats, must be cleaned and disinfected between customers.

(g)   A manufacturer's label for all disinfectant concentrate must be available at all times. If concentrate bottle is emptied, it must remain available until a new bottle is available.

(h)   When disinfectant is placed in a secondary container such as a spray bottle, tub or jar, that container must be labeled to indicate what chemical is in the container.

(i)   Disinfectant must be disposed of in accordance with all local, state and federal requirements.

(j)   UV light boxes for sanitation purposes are prohibited.

(k)   Any products banned by the FDA shall not be used for any cosmetology/barbering service.

(l)   Disinfecting electrical items with plastic/metal guards, clipper blades, drill bits and any metal or nonmetal removable parts must be removed, cleaned and disinfected by first removing all visible debris. Use EPA registered spray or wipe disinfectant as instructed on manufacturer's label for full contact time. Allow to air dry. Tool housing must also be disinfected. Store in a clean place such as a stand, hook or on a clean towel and covered by a clean towel.

(m)   Shears and razors must be wiped to remove visible debris and disinfected with an EPA-registered disinfectant, spray or wipe after each use. The surface must remain wet for the full contact time listed on the disinfectant label.

(n)   Once properly cleaned and disinfected, all multi-use items must be stored in a clean, covered container marked "clean" or "disinfected".

(o)   Disinfectant Options

(1)   EPA registered bactericidal, virucidal and fungicidal disinfectant that is approved for use in beauty salon, salon, barber or spa settings, following instruction label for dilution ratio and contact time

(2)   EPA registered Sodium Hypochlorite 5.25% or higher (household/disinfecting bleach) with instructions for disinfection, diluted as instructed on the label and observing a 5-minute contact time. Bleach must be active (not expired) with a manufacture date of less than 6 months prior to use.

[Source: Amended at 10 Ok Reg 2679, eff 7-1-93; Amended at 13 Ok Reg 1595, eff 7-1-96; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 3293, eff 7-26-99; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1002, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 29 Ok Reg 963, eff 7-1-12; Amended at 31 Ok Reg 1107, eff 11-1-14; Amended at 32 Ok Reg 1681, eff 9-11-15; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 1042, eff 9-11-17; Amended at 37 Ok Reg 1179, eff 9-11-20]