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Tattoo Safety

Without safety procedures, a tattoo can be dangerous. With safety in mind, these sites point you in the direction of what to look and ask for when you step into a studio for your ink. Here you will find FAQ's, check lists, and an Alliance that dedicates itself to tattoo safety. Remember there is no such thing as being too careful.
Outdoor Tent Tattooing and Mobile Tattoo Units
Getting a tattoo at a special event might seem like a great way to take home a memento, but it can also be a dangerous situation. Learn what to watch out for.
Safety Advisory - The Use of Saran Plastic Wrap on Fresh New Tattoos
Peggy Sucher, a member of the A.P.T. - Alliance of Professional Tattooists - guest wrote this very important safety advisory about the use of plastic wrap on new tattoos. Find out how it got started, why this is such a dangerous practice and why you, as a client or artist, should demand better.
Safety Checklist - What You Should Look For
When searching for a clean and safe studio for a tattoo or piercing, here is what you need to look for and how to look for it.
rec.arts.bodyart: Tattoo FAQ
Answers questions about getting disease or even HIV from getting a tattoo, and also how to tell if a tattoo studio adheres to safety standards.
Online Universal Precautions Course for Tattoooing and Piercing
Health/Safety Course about Universal Precautions on the web, for tattoo artists and piercers. Sponsored by the Red Cross.
ZapHealth - Body Art Facts for Teens
Body art has its advantages and disadvantages - more so for teens than adults. Don't let the popularity of body art overshadow the importance of safety.

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