Routine inspections of hairdressers, tattooists and other skin penetration premises are carried out to ensure compliance with the specific legislation and relevant codes of practice.
Procedures undertaken by hairdressers, tattooists and other skin penetration businesses may if not operated effectively in a safe and hygienic manner result in harmful infections to the customer. Council's Environmental Health Officer inspects all know hairdressing salons, beauty salons and tattoo parlours within the area. They are inspected to ensure compliance with the Department of Health Guidelines on the Standard of Practice for Hairdressing and Skin Penetration.