The treatment room or working area should be well-ventilated, suitable for carrying out treatment and a safe environment for both the electrologist and the client.
All large equipment should be sturdy and reliable. Electrical equipment must be checked annually by a qualified electrical engineer and clearly labelled to show the date of the last and next test.
An electrolysis workstation should have the following items:
- Treatment couch/couch
- Stool
- Magnifying lamp
- Waste bin, foot pedal operated with closed top
- Clinical waste bin
- Sharps box
- Trolley
- Electrolysis machine and accessories
- Steritane and hand wash
- Tweezers
- Spare accessories – it’s always recommended to have spare accessories in stock in case of emergencies
- A range of needle sizes and types
- Disposable gloves
- Couch roll
- Towels
- Disposable towels
- Tissues and cotton wool – non perfumed (to avoid allergic reaction) and stored in closed containers
- Eye and face masks
- Retail products
- Aftercare and information leaflets
- Consultation cards
