Bacteria & Viruses
This type of microorganism can only survive by taking over a host cell.
What is a virus?
: Always wear these when disinfecting implements.
What are gloves?
: Disinfectants must always be this before being used.
What is EPA-registered?
Brushes and combs must be cleaned of this before disinfecting.
What is hair and debris?
Never store clean tools in this location.
What is in your pocket, a drawer with dirty tools, or on a workstation?
This shape of bacteria resembles grapes or clusters.
What are staphylococci?
Towels and linens should be stored here after laundering.
What is a closed, clean, covered container or cabinet?
This disinfectant category is safe for salon use and works quickly.
What are quaternary ammonium compounds (quats)?
What are quaternary ammonium compounds (quats)?
Clippers should be cleaned using this type of disinfectant.
What is a spray disinfectant (or clipper spray)?
: Disinfectants should never be mixed with this.
What are other chemicals/cleaners?
This illness, caused by bloodborne pathogens, can live on tools if not disinfected properly.
What is Hepatitis or HIV?
Soiled linens should be placed here immediately after use.
What is a closed, labeled container or bag?
Mixing bleach with ammonia can create this dangerous byproduct.
What are toxic fumes (chloramine gas)?
Single-use items like cotton balls or wooden sticks must be handled this way after use.
What is disposed of in the trash?
Never use this on clients to stop minor bleeding.
What is a styptic pencil?
Non-disease-causing bacteria are called this.
What are nonpathogenic bacteria?
If a client is cut, you must follow this procedure.
What is the blood exposure incident procedure?
Implements must be submerged for this long (according to manufacturer’s instructions).
What is 10 minutes or as directed by the manufacturer?
: Metal implements like tweezers or nail clippers should be immersed in this after cleaning.
What is a disinfectant solution?
A nail brush that has been used on one client should never be used again without this.
What is proper cleaning and disinfection?
This type of bacteria can move using hair-like projections called flagella.
What are bacilli and spirilla?
This agency requires that SDS (Safety Data Sheets) be available in the salon.
What is OSHA?
Disinfectants should never be stored here.
What is near heat, sunlight, or unlabeled containers?
: These salon items cannot be disinfected and must always be replaced.
What are porous items (nail files, buffers, pumice stones, etc.)?
Implements should never be removed from disinfectant using this method.
What is bare hands?