It's the Law
Specific standards of conduct that can be changed or updated frequently.
What are rules?
This type of bacteria are harmful microorganisms the can cause disease or infection in human beings.
What are pathogenic bacteria?
This common contagious disease appears as a raised circle and would prevent a nail technician from performing a service on a client.
What is ringworm?
Single celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics are referred to as this.
What are bacteria?
This type of infection is when the pathogen has distributed itself throughout the body rather than staying in one area or organ.
What is systemic?
These bodies write the laws that govern us.
What are state and federal legislatures?
Chemical products that destroy most bacteria, fungi and viruses on surfaces.
What are disinfectants?
These pathogens keep the body in a chronic inflammatory state that is painful and inhibits healing.
What are biofilms?
These pathogens are capable of replication only through taking over the host's cell reproductive function.
What are viruses?
The spread of bloodborne pathogens is possible whenever this occurs in the salon.
What is when the skin is broken?
OSHA refers to an incident in which contact with blood, bodily fluid or other potentially infectious material that is the result of the performance of a worker's duties as this.
What is an exposure?
What is a safety data sheet or SDS?
The presence of this milky liquid is a sign of this type of infection.
What is pus?
If you get food poisoning, this type of bacteria is the likely cause.
What are staph bacteria?
This community resists the body's defense mechanisms.
What is the biofilm community?
Penalties such as warnings, fines and suspension or revocation of licenses can be issued by these agencies.
What are state regulatory agencies?
This type of disinfectant is effective against tuberculosis.
What is a phenolic disinfectant?
These frequently used chemicals can be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
What are disinfectants?
This bloodborne virus can live on a surface outside the body for long periods of time.
What is hepatitis?
This bacterial infection can become systemic and have devastating consequences if left untreated.
What is MRSA?
The CDC requires that autoclaves are tested monthly to ensure that they are properly sterilizing implements using this test.
What is the spore test?
Effective sterilization typically requires the use of this.
What is an autoclave?
This commonly used chemical can be irritating to the lungs if fumes are inhaled.
What is bleach?
Infected clients who do not display symptoms of infection are referred to as this.
The most common way contagious infections spread is through this.
What are dirty hands?