How To Tell If A Tattoo Artist Is Operating Safely

How can I tell if a tattoo artist is operating safely?

To ensure that a tattoo artist is operating safely, make sure that all their packages and all their instruments are packaged in auto-clave bags, and that they have new barriers put down on all surfaces. Also, be sure to look for hand washing, wearing of gloves, and to look for obvious signs of cross-contamination. Make sure that people are not touching things, answering the phones with gloves on, and then coming right back to work on you. A lot of it is common sense, but make sure nobody is touching things that they shouldn't be touching and then returning to work on you without re-gloving or washing their hands.