The prevalence of tattooing and piercing has been growing significantly in recent years. Increases have occurred in both the number of individuals receiving body modification procedures, and in the number of procedures each individual receives. Recent publications have implicated some of these procedures with negative medical and public health outcomes. As a result, many states and countries have implemented or expanded licensing and regulatory aspects of the profession. Negative occupational health outcomes for tattooists and piercers have also been identified and continue to be examined.
Yet many questions remain about worker exposures to biological, chemicals, and musculoskeletal hazards. This presentation discusses the results of recent literature review regarding the industry, in addition to focused surveys regarding worker exposure to health risks and possible associations with adverse outcomes in this expanding field. Results of worker surveys of practicing artists will be presented. An overview of the growth and status of the profession, worker demographics, the regulatory environment, and future directions for the profession is provided. The needs for future additional research will be described. Areas where additional worker training and development of qualification skill sets are needed to be developed and implemented will be discussed.
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