Regulation
what does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What are the two primary types of bacteria?
pathogenic and non-pathogenic
If nailtechs are not allowed to diagnose, what should they do instead?
refer them to their physicians
what does cleaning mean?
scrubbing using soap and water to remove all visible debris.
what does SDS stand for?
material safety data sheet?
16
What are the 3 different types of potentially pathogenic bacterias?
cocci, bacilli, and spirilla
What does disinfection mean?
Chemical process that uses specific products to destroy organisms on non porous surfaces
what shoudl you do if disinfectant comes in contact with your skin?
immediately wash that area with soap and water
what does EPA stand for?
What are the two types of disinfectants used in salons?
what are the 2 stages bacteria go through?
active and inactive or spore forming stage
what does pathogenic mean?
harmful
how long should you disinfect your implements for?
10 minutes or however long the label says
what are laws?
they are written by both federal and state legislatures that determine the SOP and establish guidelines for regulatory agencies to make rules
EPA registered disinfectants must destroy what 3 organisms?
bacteria, fungi, viruses
whats a palmar wart? what is a plantar wart?
palmar=hand Plantar=feet
what are the 3 different types of disinfectants that some are used in salons and some are not?
quats, phenolics, bleach
what bacteria is resistant to antibiotics?
MRSA
What is the bacteria that lives in low concentrations in tap water?
Mycobacterium Fortuitum
whats the difference between flagella and cilia?
flagella moves in a snake like motion, cilia are shorter than flagella and move in a rowing-like motion
how many decontamination methods are there?
2
how much of a percentage of sodium hypochlorite should household bleaches have to be effective?
at least 5%