When we think of medical waste or hazardous waste generators we tend to think of hospitals, medical laboratories or clinics. Other businesses that generate Medical Waste or Hazardous Waste must follow the same safety guidelines. This includes tattoo and piercing parlors. As you know tattoos are made by inserting ink deeply into the layers of the skin. Obviously, piercings involve the piercing of the skin through and through. The gauze, gloves, protective covers, and swabs used during a piercing or tattoo session all have the potential to come in contact with bodily fluids and are therefore classified as potentially biohazardous waste. 

  • Consultative approach: Medical Systems will work with you to confirm the different medical and hazardous waste streams your Parlor is generating and can effectively address each one including;the sharps used for piercing and tattoos,  the gauze used to blot blood and ink,  the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) your staff uses, and  the chemicals used to clean and disinfect. We will determine the most cost effective, environmentally friendly, and regulatory compliant way to contain and safely dispose of them.
  • Regulated Medical Waste or Red Bag waste: The EPA defines regulated medical waste as “healthcare waste that may be contaminated by blood, body fluids or other potentially infectious materials”.   Medical System’s Regulated Medical Waste disposal program is designed to offer a wide variety of container sizes and service schedules to meet the needs of each  Tattoo Parlor.. We will work with your staff to make sure what should and what should not be considered Regulated Medical Waste, to reduce over classification and increased cost. Learn More…
  • Sharps Containers: Medical Systems’ reusable sharps containers have been proven to reduce needle sticks by as much as 30%. Not all reusable sharps containers are created equal. Make sure the containers you use will not only meet your internal needs but are designed with safety and environmental impact in mind. Unlike most reusable sharps container programs Medical Systems’ program is available to most Tattoo Parlors. Whether you use our reusable or disposable sharps containers is a matter of your needs and goals. Medical System’s Sharps Waste disposal program is designed to offer a wide variety of container sizes and service schedules to meet your needs. Learn More…
  • Hazardous Waste: Determining what if any hazardous waste your parlor is generating is important to avoid inadvertently disposing of chemicals that are classified as hazardous waste improperly. Failure to follow the EPA, FDA, DOT and state disposal regulations precisely can lead to severe fines. Medical Systems will work with you to identify hazardous chemicals and to set up a proper disposal process to deal with them. Keeping you in compliance and out of trouble. Learn More…
  • Compliance Training: Making sure your staff members receive the proper, OSHA, DOT and Bloodborne Pathogen training is critical to your parlor remaining compliant. Medical Systems’ compliance training is designed to make staying up to date with current regulations as simple as possible. We will work with you to determine what staff members need what training and then set up a system to make sure initial and reoccurring training is completed. All courses are offered on-line making it much easier for staff members to complete the required training. Learn More…