COVID-19 Georgia BODY ART STUDIO, ESTHETICIAN, HAIR DESIGNER, MASSAGE THERAPY, AND TANNING FACILITY GUIDELINES

This checklist will serve as a guide for continuing to work safely, efficiently, and profitably during the COVID-19 crisis. Please note that this checklist is a hypothetical example and provides basic information only. It is not intended to take the place of, among other things, workplace, health and safety advice; medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment; or other applicable laws. You should also seek your own professional advice to determine if the use of such checklist is permissible in your workplace or jurisdiction. Source: https://www.georgia.org/covid19bizguide#critical

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Named industries and individuals working in these industries shall adhere to the guidelines for Non-critical Infrastructure – in addition to industry-specific additional guidelines below.

Body art studios, estheticians, hair designers, persons licensed to practice massage therapy, and tanning facilities shall implement additional measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, as practicable. Such measures shall include

Guidelines

1. Providing services by appointment only. Walk-in patrons should not be allowed.
2. Providing services by appointment only. Walk-in patrons should not be allowed.
3. Providing hand sanitizer or sanitization wipes to patrons upon arrival.
4. Posting signs at the entrance and at eye-level at each workstation stating that any patron who has symptoms of COVID-19 must reschedule their appointment.
5. Allowing only one patron per service provider in the business at any one time.
6. Allowing one parent to be within a facility if a minor child is receiving a haircut.
7. Requiring patrons to wait in car their until service provider is ready.
8. Staggering use of every-other workstation or spacing workstations more than ten (10) feet apart, whichever option is practicable given the facility’s configuration.
9. Staggering work schedules so that no more than 50% of the normal number of employees providing services will be in the business at a time.
10. Requiring all employees to wear Personal Protective Equipment as available and appropriate to the function and location of the worker within the business location.
11. Sanitizing all equipment, chairs, and tables used by employees and patrons between each client visit.
12. Utilizing disposable materials and supplies as much as practicable according to state rules and regulations.
13. Training all employees on additional measures both verbally and in writing.