Download the BodyWise Operator Education Package (PDF):
Background
- Compliance inspections required by law: Public health inspectors conduct compliance inspections at all personal service settings to make sure operators are meeting the minimum requirements under Ontario law; Ontario Regulation 136/18: Personal Service Settings with the goal of protecting the health of the public.
- Inspection results are posted: The BodyWise programs allows the public to easily access point-of-sale information about the condition of the personal service settings at the time of the last inspection. TBDHU offers the public a similar system for food premises called DineWise.
- Use to make decisions: The public can use this information to make decisions about where they want to receive personal services.
Are you providing personal services at a special event out in the community - notifying TBDHU is required
- Visit TBDHU.com/specialevents where you will find all of the information required if you or your business is providing any body art or salon services at a special event like a festival or fair where these services will be available to the general public.
- Complete this notification form
- Review the guidance document for more details; if providing face painting, also review the basic requirements document.
Personal Service Settings
The list of personal services includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- hair cutting or clipping
- hair styling or braiding
- make up application
- henna application
- facials
- manicures/pedicures
- body piercing
- tattooing
What the Public Will See
- Signs posted: Following a compliance inspection, the inspector will post one of the following signs.
- Sign reflects most recent inspection: The posted sign will reflect the grade the personal service setting received, based on the results of the most recent inspection.
- Posted in a visible location: Signs are posted in a location that is visible from the outside of the personal services setting.
- Covers all TBDHU communities: This signage is posted in all communities served by TBDHU.
What Operators Receive
- Operator education package: All personal service setting operators in Thunder Bay receive a copy of the operator education package (PDF).
For Further Information
- Questions: Public health inspectors are available to answer questions about the program and the signage by calling 807-625-5900 or toll-free 1-888-294-6630 (Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm).