The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) is announcing the resumption of its Cosmetology Hygiene and Safety Training Courses for hairdressers, barbers, tattoo and body piercing technicians, and other personnel in the cosmetology industry. 

Registration is now open for the training session scheduled for March 25, 2024 and May 20, 2024 at the Red Cross Conference Room in George Town.

This training is required for all new personnel working in the cosmetology industry and anyone whose certification has expired (Certification expires after 3 years).

Business owners are encouraged to act now and register their employees for these important workshops to educate operators on safe hygiene practices within the cosmetology industry. Failure to become certified may affect the granting and/or renewal of your trade and business license.

The training will focus on equipment sterilization and disinfection; preventing the transmission of communicable diseases; and updating participants about updates to DEH guidelines for operating cosmetology-related establishments.

The cost of registration is $15 per person and includes the cost of materials. Payment should be made at DEH headquarters, located at 580 North Sound Road, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. To register, please contact the DEH at 949-6696 or via email at [email protected].