Federal Agencies
What does OSHA stand for
What is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The invasion of body tissue by disease causing pathogens
What is Infection
Bacteria
What is a one-celled microorganisms (any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size) that have both plant and animal characteristics; can exist almost anywhere (on skin, in water, on surfaces, on clothing, under free edge of nails…)
Registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States
What is the Environmental Protection Agency
Infection Control
What is the methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms
Nonpathogenic and pathogenic
What are types of Bacteria
Created as part of the US Department of Labor to regulate and enforce safety and health standards to protect employees in the workplace
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Caused by pathogenic (harmful) organisms that enter the body; may or may not be spread from one person to another
What is Infectious disease
Shapes of pathogenic bacteria
What are COCCI, BACILLI, SPIRILLA
Fines can be assessed by both OSHA and state boards if these are not readily available during regular business hours
SDS (Safety Data Sheet)
The mechanical (scrubbing) process using soap and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease-causing germs from tools, implements, and equipment
What is Clean (cleaning)
Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like grapes; cause abscesses, pustules, and boils.
What is Staphylococci
Laws and Rules and Regulations
What is determine the scope of practice and determine how the laws must be applied; can be changed or updated frequently so you must stay up-to-date and compliant
Salons must use the following types of disinfectants
What are Bactericidal- capable of destroying bacteria Virucidal- capable of destroying viruses Fungicidal- capable of destroying fungi