Municipal ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to public health : adopted from July 1, 1911 to December 31, 1911, by cities of the United States having a population of over 10,000 in 1910 / compiled by direction of the Surgeon General by John W. Trask.
- Date:
- [1913]
Licence: In copyright
Credit: Municipal ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to public health : adopted from July 1, 1911 to December 31, 1911, by cities of the United States having a population of over 10,000 in 1910 / compiled by direction of the Surgeon General by John W. Trask. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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![BARBERS AND BARBER SHOPS. BROOKLINE, MASS. BARBERS AND BARBER SHOPS. . Article IX. Sec. 1. All barber shops, together with all furniture, shall be kept in a cleanly and sanitary condition. Mugs, shaving brushes, razors, scissors, clipping machines, pincers, needles, and other steel instruments shall be sterilized either by immersion in steam, boiling water, or in alcohol of at least 60 per cent strength, after each separate use. Combs shall be thoroughly cleaned with soapsuds and brush after each separate use. A separate clean towel shall be used for each person Alum or other material used to stop the flow of blood shall be applied only on a towel or other clean cloth. The use of powder puffs and of sponges is prohibited, except that a sponge owned by a customer may be used on him. Every barber shop shall be kept well ventilated and provided with running hot and cold water No person shall be allowed to use any barber shop as a sleeping room. Every barber shall thoroughly cleanse his hands immediately before serving each customer. Every barber shop shall be inspected at least twice annually by the sanitary agent of the board. A copy of this order shall be kept posted in plain view in every barber shop. [Ordinance, board of health, adopted Nov. 6, 1911.]](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b28717569_0032.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
