NEW YORK (WENY) - New legislation in New York could soon make it harder for tattoo shops and artists to operate. A new law signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo will place tougher restrictions on what equipment tattoo shops can use.
Under New York State law, tattoo and body piercing studios will have to switch to single-use needles and single-use ink. Most tattoo studios already use single-use sterile needles but when it comes to switching to single-use ink packets that could be tricky. Ronald Wilson, from Five Star Tattoo, in Elmira Heights, says tattoo companies don't make single-use ink packets. Wilson says Millienium Ink used to make single-use ink packets for tattoo conventions but stopped making them because artists found them wasteful.
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"No tattoo artist worth their soul pours ink back into the bottle, that's just ridiculous and it's unheard of in the professional community," says Wilson.
The law will also require the specialist and the person getting the tattoo or piercing to sign a consent form confirming the specialist showed them the sealed single-use package, and opened it in front of them. The studio would then have to keep those forms for seven years. Wilson says unless those consent form were notarized, they would be pointless and just take up space. "We would have to keep stacks and stacks of paper. We'd literally have to get a separate storage unit for the paperwork," explains Wilson.
Michael Bjorck, who is on his fourth tattoo and also works as a paramedic, says he feels most tattoo shops self regulate to keep up with health standards. "We don't really see people seeking out medical care, at least in a hospital, for infections related to tattoos. Do they happen, yes, but we see a lot more people who have post opt. infections after they have their appendix removed or something else than we do with infections related to tattoos," explains
Even though liability for tattoos that go wrong varies across the state, the tattoo artist is primarily liable while the tattoo parlor has only a small portion of the liability. According to the law, any individual who performs any service should conduct it with reasonable skill and care. Therefore, if the tattoo parlor makes a wrong tattoo or messes one up, he/she is in violation of his/her contract with the client. Tattoo Shoppe will be liable for physical or financial compensation for the cost of the tattoo and any other damages.
To begin, Leanne Padowski has personal experience with this area. According to the article, "Our company's policy states that anyone who works in customer service cannot have a visible tattoo." Ms. Padowski deals first hand with the restrictions of visible tattoos, and therefore, this is a credible piece of evidence to support her argument. Mr. Johnson, on the other hand, is bias since
An Estimated 40 year ago those who received tattoos and various forms of body art were only prisoners, outlaw motorcycle gangs and those who were in the armed forces (Taylor, 2012). As more people demanded more ink, more businesses were opened, some tattoo artists began to fear the spread of blood borne pathogens such as hepatitis (Taylor, 2012). “If you do not know whom you are going to or what you are getting done, anywhere in Idaho, it is a risky situation” (Taylor, 2012). The minor could be put in a real high risk situation; a number of tattoo artists were calling for government intervention. The reasoning is that, the health department needs to step in, so tattoo parlors that do not take safety into account, can get shut down (Taylor, 2012).
Tattoos have changed all throughout the years from the history of them to modern, the jobs you can and can’t have and health risks and the licensing to do tattoos and piercings.
Some people that are against tattooing argue that it is a permanent marking. They argue that if someone changes their mind about their tattoo, they are still stuck with it forever. " All too many teens make the decision to be tattooed or pierced based on misinformation. Others simply lack important knowledge about the procedures" (Reybold 38). Since most humans change their
Moderation is important when discussing tattooing and piercings. When tattooing, piercings, and body modifications began to alter the overall appearance of the individual, the individual would be considered deviant by majority of society. There are many individuals in the United States that have tattoos and piercings, but majority of the people have tattoos that can be concealed or tattoos and piercings that are not gaudy. An article titled, “Tattoos in the Workplace” discussed that in 2012 a poll was conducted that stated that 21% of adults in the United States had tattoos (Osland, 2013). However, nearly 60% of people that have tattoos, have them in areas that are hidden by clothes (Kesling, 2013). Although this study may not cover every single individual in the United States, it does give a
This leaves possible employers in a situation requiring them to decide whether or not to allow tattoos. More and more employers are seeing past the typical views on tattoos and allowing their employees to
Introduction: Is there anyone here that does not like tattoos or likes them, but would never think of getting one? Today, tattoos are a growing in popularity when before tattoos were only seen on people in a circus as an act or on military veterans who wanted to display their troop proudly. Even though there is this growing popularity of tattoos, entry-level jobs require strict dress code policies disapproving the sight of tattoos while at work.
The aftercare of a tattoo is complex for the first couple of weeks. The tattoo cannot be soaked in water for 7-10 days, it cannot be exposed to the sun for 2-3 weeks, and it is detrimental that the skin is not picked or scratched in the area around the tattoo also. Also, the tattoo parlor that is chosen by a person determines
People must accept the fact that employees represent the public face of a company, so it is important that they follow the employer’s guidelines to respect their company image. Your tattoos may or may not be an issue to the employer but it all depends on the location and size. With visible body piercings, they can ask you to remove them when you’re at work. Although tattoos cannot be removed like piercings, your employer can request that visible tattoos be covered at work (Whickson). If the tattoo can be hidden, then it shouldn’t be burdensome for the employee to simply cover it up to comply with the guidelines. In a 2001 study done by Vault.com, a research and employment information services company that profiles U.S. companies, almost 60 percent of employers said they would be less likely to hire someone with visible tattoos or piercings (Dellavega). Consider yourself lucky if your tattoos can be covered, because having a job is better than being rejected due to visible body art. Some may feel that people with tattoos are treated differently, but the employer is avoiding discrimination by giving you a chance to conceal them, which is a way for them to accommodate tattooed employees.
Tattoos have been dated back to 5000 BCE. Tattoos have played the role of being badges of honor, ceremonial markings, signs off social rank, forms of punishment, and of course ways for people to beautify themselves (The Cultural History of Tattoos). Over the past years, tattoos has increased and continues to increase significantly in popularity. According to statistics, 36% of American adults in the U.S. between the ages of 18-25 and 40% of American adults in the U.S. between the ages of 26-40 have at least one tattoo (Seth). While the trend of getting tattoos are increasing, the concerns of the employers starts to increase. People who have tattoos should not be discriminated because it is unethical, a form of self-expression, and art.
Tattoos and piercing have become increasingly more common over the years. Obvious issues within the workplace have surfaced. Some would argue that tattoos and piercings in the workplace are inappropriate,
It’s very important to make sure the tattoo studio is clean and safe, and that all equipment is disposable (needles, gloves, masks, etc.) and that everything is sterilized. You can call your state, county, or local health department to ask for recommendations on licensed tattoo shops, or to ask about any complaints about a particular studio.
Qualified and well known tattoo artists are incredibly talented and hardworking. In addition to knowing just about all there is to know about art, they also have to understand advanced mechanics such as the way the tattoo gun works, and the different kinds of them that exist. Most people frown upon the men and women that choose to work as tattoo artists, because they are usually tattooed as well, and have qualifications to
Without a doubt, the tattoo culture is on the rise. According to Business Insider (Hiring Managers and Your Tattoos), over 45 million Americans have at least one tattoo, making up for over 14 percent of the United States population. Of the 45 million tattooed Americans, 53 percent have some college education and higher. The website also states that an increase in the number of tattooed people is expected to rise to 75 percent by the year 2025. Big corporations such as Target and Lowe’s have already prepared for this rising trend by openly stating they are tattoo