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Starting checklist: professional studio in England
This example is a planning aid, not an approval or complete legal checklist. Confirm the current requirements with your council.
- Confirm the registration or licensing route
Discuss personal and premises registration with your council. Greater London, except the City of London, uses a special treatments licence. Official source · Sources checked
- Get the council application and inspection requirements
Confirm current forms, fees, byelaws or conditions, and the inspection process directly with the council. Official source · Sources checked
- Plan cleanable surfaces and equipment procedures
Review the HSE guidance and council conditions when specifying your work area, equipment cleaning and sterilisation arrangements. Official source · Sources checked
- Arrange safe sharps handling
Review safe handling, disposal and injury procedures with the council and your waste contractor. Official source · Sources checked
- Arrange clinical waste removal
HSE advises a clinical waste container and licensed contractor for blood-contaminated waste. Write down your waste procedures. Official source · Sources checked
- Prepare procedures and inspection records
Document cleaning and sterilisation procedures. Ask the council which records and certificates must be kept or displayed. Official source · Sources checked
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