1. Sterilization of Equipment: All equipment that comes in contact with the body should be sterilized before and after use. This includes needles, tubes, grips, and other tattoo machine parts. Autoclaves, which are sterilization machines that use high pressure steam, are commonly used for this process.
2. Disposal of Used Needles: Each used needle should be safely disposed of after use in a sharps container, a specially designed box made for disposing medical waste.
3. Clean Work Table Surface: The work table surface where the tattoo is being done should be sanitized regularly. It can be cleaned using a bleach solution or other types of disinfectants.
4. Hand Hygiene: Tattoo artists should wash their hands thoroughly before and after tattooing or piercing.