Aesthetics Professional

please keep us all posted regarding 2011 meetings. We will need to stand up if we want change so I hope some of us can make it to Sacramento.

Hi Tina, I can't imagine the cosmo board being a higher power than OSHA. Even in the Bloodborne Pathogens class it is taught that anything disposable & contaminated with blood has to be put into a red "container" whether it is a plastic bag or sharps type container. In our practice if there were no blood from extractions etc there is always a chance of a nose bleed or scratching oneself with a fingernail or bleeding from a bad fall. Where are those blood soaked paper towels, tissues etc supposed to go? It will never happen but State board employees all the way from the top down to inspectors should have to go through the same training as those they control. I will continue to try to find out the discussion agenda but for now all I get is "just show up and present your proposal and the board will consider it" . Thank you for asking OSHA to call SB.

Robbie

yes, Maybe Osha needs to contact State Board.
They should not tell us that there should be no blood what so ever because it's unrealistic. That's the answer we got from the inspector.
Anyhow, we're putting the bins back since Osha requires it. And I just think it's common sense regardless of which regulation board requires it. Blood happens. Keep in touch.
Tina K

Hi
I am a newly licensed Esthetician and I am glad that we have a California Esthetician group. I think it is very important that we are aware of everything that is going on with the California State board.
Emily J

Welcome to the Aesthetic World Emily! Feel free to ask questions you'd like answered on this website.
PS. take as many post graduate classes possible. This is where you'll learn everything.
Take care.
Tina K

Hi Robbie, Spread the word so we can gather enough people to make a difference. I'll keep you in the loop. Sadly I've called state board several times so they could give me the meeting agenda for this past October and apparently they don't like to share this info. I was wondering who they were having the meeting for since the Agenda online was empty. Maybe someone can fill me in?
Thanks and hope to meet you one day:)

Hi Cheryl,
I felt we needed to come together and figure discuss our concerns with our industry. I'm going to try to write it on my discussion Board and hopefully you can see it and respond. Stay tuned. Tina

Hi Tina,

You know this might be a great thing for an event! You can create an event under the applications tab at the top of this page. You can then invite ppl, share via email, social media, etc. :)

Let me know if this helps!

~Angela

Hi Rachel, I'm glad this forum is available as well. It just won't do us any good if we don't join together and be more involved in Rules and regs. Spread the word... we have 3 weeks and hopefully we can make a difference. What are your concerns with the board?

Hi Tina-I too have concerns about manicurists and cosmetologists performing facials, peels and waxing without the same required training as estheticians. Regarding CEU's, I think it's a good idea in theory, particularly regarding peels; however, I also have some hesitations / concerns about state board designing and enforcing such a program.

I agree with you Rachel. I'm late on this topic, how did things turn out at the meeting?