Glossary Check
The methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one individual to another.
This agency is our state agency. It is responsible for the protection of salon employees and patrons and sets guidelines for proper cleaning and disinfection within the salon.
NC State Board of Cosmetic Arts
Single-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics. Some of these are harmful and some are not.
Bacteria
Gloves, masks, goggles, etc.
Personal Protective Equipment
The first step in infection control which consists of removing visible dirt and debris from tools and implements. May be done with liquid soap and water or a chemical designed for the task.
Cleaning
Disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis or HIV.
Bloodborne Pathogens
This agency is a federal agency and is responsible for registering disinfections sold in the U.S. This agency labels disinfections with numbers when they are approved for use.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of biological organisms. Capable of replication only by taking over the host cell's reproductive function.
Virus
Infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice.
Pediculosis Capitis
Destroys all microorganisms, including spores. Not often used in salons.
Sterilization
Determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms or from tests. Only obtainable from a physician.
Diagnosis
This federal agency is responsible for workplace safety and health standards. Sets guidance for handling, mixing, storing and disposing of products and for general safety of people in the workplace.
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Parasites
Made or constructed of material that has openings within the material and are absorbent.
Porous
Disinfecting
Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated by the FDA.
Antiseptics
These are written by federal and state legislatures to determine the scope of practice and establishes guidelines for regulatory agencies to make rules.
Laws
These are colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces as well as the human body. These play a large role in disease and infection for humans. Examples include dental plaque and algae.
Biofilms
Illness resulting from conditions associated with employment, such as prolonged and repeated overexposure to certain products or ingredients.
Occupational Disease
This step includes handwashing with the use of soaps or hand sanitizers consisting of isopropyl alcohol.
An infection where a pathogen has distributed throughout the body rather than staying in one area or organ.
Systemic Infection
These are more specific than laws. These state how laws should be applied. Ex: If laws say salons should be safe, these say that salons are kept safe by being sanitary, using proper products in a specific manner to kill germs.
Rules and Regulations
Single-celled microorganisms that grow in irregular masses and include molds, mildews, and yeasts; they can produce contagious diseases such as ringworm.
Fungi
Contact with non-intact or broken skin, blood, bodily fluid, or other infectious materials, which is the result of a performance of an employee's duty.
Exposure Incident
This step includes the use of products that must be properly measured and mixed according to the manufacturer's directions. If no amount of time is specified, 10 minutes is the standard time for submersion.
Disinfection