BBP Training Guides
Resources for tattoo artists and body art studios — written by a Board-Certified NP with 30 years in the chair.
Texas 25 TAC §229 Body Art Studio Record Retention Explained
Texas 25 TAC §229 record retention rules for body art studios explained: the 3-year client record window, the OSHA 1910.1030(h) medical record overlay, sharps log requirements, and what DSHS inspectors actually look for at facility review.
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Texas BBP Training Requirements: 2026 Guide for Tattoo Artists, Body Piercers & Body Art Practitioners
Texas mandates annual BBP training for licensed tattoo artists, body piercers, and PMU artists under DSHS rules. Full breakdown of the annual renewal requirement, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 compliance, DSHS regulatory basis, and how Texas compares to other states.
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Minnesota BBP Training Requirements: 2026 Guide for Tattoo Artists, Body Piercers & Body Art Practitioners
Minnesota mandates annual BBP training from an MDH-approved provider for all body art practitioners — tattoo artists, piercers, and PMU artists. Full breakdown of the annual renewal requirement, the 11-provider approved landscape, MN DOH regulatory basis, and what compliance looks like for studios statewide.
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Oregon BBP Training Requirements: 2026 Guide for Tattoo Artists, Cosmetologists & Body Art Practitioners
Oregon requires annual HLO-approved BBP training for all licensed tattoo artists, body piercers, and PMU artists — and as of July 2025, cosmetologists too. Full breakdown of OAR Chapter 331 requirements, approved provider rules, annual renewal, and what the 20,000+ cosmetologist expansion means for compliance.
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BBP Training Requirements by State: What Tattoo Artists Need to Know in 2026
State-by-state breakdown of bloodborne pathogen training requirements — Minnesota, Oregon, California, Texas, Florida, and more. When provider approval is required, what annual renewal actually means, and how to avoid certification gaps at license renewal time.
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Bloodborne Pathogen Training for Tattoo Artists: What You Actually Need to Know
What BBP certification covers, why state-approved training matters, and how to choose the right course for your license. Includes a state-by-state requirements overview and OSHA compliance breakdown.
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