General Safety
Always sweep this after every haircut.
What is hair?
Tools must always be cleaned of this before disinfection.
What is hair, product, and debris?
Never mix bleach with this chemical.
What is ammonia?
Always treat blood and body fluids as if they are this.
What is infectious?
This agency sets workplace safety regulations.
What is OSHA?
Never leave this plugged in near water.
What is an electrical tool (blow dryer, flat iron, etc.)?
Soiled linens should be stored here.
What is a closed, labeled container or hamper?
Always read this before using any chemical.
What is the manufacturer’s instructions or SDS?
: If a client is cut, follow this procedure.
What is the blood exposure incident procedure?
This agency regulates disinfectants.
What is the EPA?
If you spill something on the floor, you should do this immediately.
What is clean it up?
Clean towels must be stored here.
What is a closed, clean, covered container/cabinet?
These are required in salons for every chemical product used.
What are Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?
After an exposure, contaminated items must be disposed of here.
What is a sharps container or labeled biohazard bag?
This agency protects consumer health and inspects salons.
What is the State Board of Cosmetology?
These must be worn when handling chemicals or disinfectants.
What are gloves?
Single-use items must be handled this way after one client.
What is disposed of?
Chemicals must always be stored in these types of containers.
What are original, labeled containers?
Two bloodborne pathogens salon professionals must protect against.
What are HIV and Hepatitis B/C?
These records must be kept for all disinfectants and chemicals.
What are SDS (Safety Data Sheets)?
These safety items must be available in case of a fire.
What is a fire extinguisher?
The proper term for reducing germs on surfaces to a safe level.
What is sanitation?
When mixing chemicals, you must wear these two safety items.
What are gloves and safety glasses?
These barriers must be worn when handling blood.
What are gloves?
This government agency requires proper labeling on all disinfectants and salon chemicals.
What is the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)?