The common industries that will ask employees to cover their tattoos, or refuse to hire any candidates who have a tattoo include Law Enforcement, Teachers, Healthcare professionals and roles that are typically customer facing, such as bankers.
There are no official rules or regulations on whether or not nurses in Australia can have tattoos. Regulations are in the hands of the facility and their individual policies on tattoos in the healthcare industry.
The simple answer is yes. A tattoo is unlikely to disqualify you from working as a nurse, though there are some important considerations to keep in mind. Depending on your place of work, there may be rules about the types of tattoos and visibility restrictions, but these can vary greatly from place to place.
For example, here in sunny Queensland, Australia, our public school sector has no official departmental policy on tattoos – it is up to the principal of each school to decide what is best and appropriate for their community. Two public schools in the same suburb can have different expectations.
While no laws are prohibiting teachers from having visible tattoos in schools, they may be asked to cover them up if it is part of the school's policies. It is also important for schools to ensure that any such rules do not breach other protected characteristics when assessing teaching applicants for job offers.
Avoid discrimination
In general, Australian anti-discrimination legislation does not offer applicants and employees protection for their physical appearance, including tattoos and piercings.
Visible tattoos (arms, hands, legs, neck, etc.) must be covered at all times while wearing the EMT uniform. Plain black, grey or white long sleeve t-shirts or under armor sleeves may be worn underneath the polo to cover tattoos that are visible.
The resounding answer is yes. Nurses can have tattoos. However, some medical facilities may require you to cover tattoos when interacting with patients. Generally, most hospitals don't allow visible tattoos when the tats are obscene, derogatory, or offensive.
In short, yes.
A: Displaying of tattoos is acceptable, except when the tattoo depicts material of a nature which may be considered offensive (horror, crime, violence etc).
Yes, doctors in Australia can have tattoos. However, there may be some restrictions on where the tattoos can be visible.
Visible tattoos are okay with us as long as they're not profane or offensive, in which case you'll have to use a tattoo cover product. Some NHS Trust partners might have their own rules though so you'll have to abide by those.
Yes, you can be a therapist or anything else with tattoos. The only exception would be if a specific employer has an issue with an obvious tattoo, such as having tattoos all over your face. If you are going into private practice you can do whatever you want.
If so, what specifically would affect your decision (i.e. location of the tattoo, content of the tattoo, number of tattoos, etc.)? “Tattoos, in general, have no impact on a hiring decision. Some specific concerns though would be offensive images or words, or face tattoos of any kind.”
Electrical companies don't often impose tattoo restrictions on their employees so electricians can have tattoos, as long as their employer is fine with it. Most customers wouldn't think twice about an electrician with tattoos entering their home, but the placement of the tattoos can have an effect.
If your company's employee handbook has a section about personal appearances, it will likely mention tattoos. Check to see if visible tattoos are allowed at all, and if so, what guidelines there may be. For instance, some companies may allow visible tattoos as long as there is no profane language or graphic imagery.
I worked with a pharmacist who had like 6 tattoos including two in his wrists. However he made sure to cover them up completely while at work dressing professionally. As long as they are concealed, I dont think you will have a problem.
Depends on facility. Some frown upon it and ask you to wear a sleeve. Some do not particularly care.
All sworn members, while on-duty, shall not display any tattoos, scarifications, and/or brandings. Sworn uniformed members shall cover any visible tattoos, scarifications, and/or brandings by wearing a Department approved uniform or by wearing a skin patch that covers the tattoos, scarifications, and/or brandings.
Conclusion. A DNR tattoo cannot be ignored. A person has a right to refuse treatment, even lifesaving treatment, and to communicate that wish in any way that is capable of communicating that wish.
A: No. While there is clearly some discretion about tattoos that are located elsewhere on your body, anything on your head, neck or face is strictly prohibited.
The KFC logo must be visible on each item of clothing. Employees must also wear black, non-slip shoes. Hair must be neatly groomed and facial hair must be kept short and neat. Jewelry should be kept to a minimum and no visible tattoos or body piercings are allowed.
So long as the tattoos aren't offensive, Pilots, Flight Attendants and any other employees are permitted to have tattoos that are visible whilst wearing their uniform. This can enable employees to express their individuality, or more importantly: their cultural heritage.