Levels of Decontamination
The lowest level of decontamination; removes dirt and debris but not all microbes.
What is cleaning?
These are disease-causing microorganisms.
What are pathogens?
The most effective way to prevent the spread of infection.
What is hand washing?
Using the same spatula twice in a wax pot causes this.
What is double dipping/cross-contamination?
These guidelines are created to protect employees from exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
What are OSHA regulations?
This level kills most microbes on nonporous surfaces.
What is disinfect?
Pathogens that grow in dirty water and can cause skin infections.
What are bacteria?
These items protect the skin and mucous membranes from exposure.
What is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
When bacteria is spread from one client to another via tools or hands.
What is indirect transmission?
This sheet provides information on how to handle and dispose of chemicals.
What is an SDS (Safety Data Sheet)?
This process destroys all microbial life, including spores.
What is sterilization?
This type of pathogen needs a host cel to replicate.
What is a virus?
Disposable gloves must be changed after this?
What is after each client/service?
Tools that can't be disinfected must be this.
What is disposed of?
You must do this before placing tools in disinfectant.
What is clean them?
Disinfectants must be registered with this federal agency.
What is the EPA?
What is fungus?
A face shield or mask may be worn to prevent this type of contamination.
What is droplet contamination?
This is used to prevent cross-contamination between product jars and clients.
What is a spatula or disposable applicator?
The state board requires this to be posted visibly in treatment areas.
What is a sanitation/disinfection protocol?
The level of decontamination required for tools that puncture the skin?
What is sterilization?
These tiny, thread-like parasites cause diseases like scabies.
What are parasites?
The part of your PPE you should remove first to avoid contamination.
What are gloves?
This must be done to all multi-use tools after cleaning.
What is disinfecting?
The term for when a salon is temporarily shut down for failing to meet hygiene standards.
What is a citation of suspension?