Alphabet Boys
According to OSHA, PPE is defined as _________.
specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard
These one-celled microorganisms have both plant and animal characteristics; some are harmful (pathogenic) while others are harmless.
What is Bacteria?
This outermost layer of the epidermis is the one we see and treat; it consists of scale-like cells that are constantly shedding.
What is the Stratum Corneum?
These glands, also known as sweat glands, help regulate body temperature and detoxify the body.
What are Sudoriferous Glands?
This protein base is similar to collagen but gives the skin its flexibility and ability to regain its shape after stretching.
What is Elastin?
This agency was created as part of the Department of Labor to regulate and enforce safety and health standards in the workplace.
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
These submicroscopic particles infect and reside in the cells of biological organisms and are capable of replication only through taking over the host cell's reproductive function.
What are Viruses?
Known as the "clear layer," this thin, transparent sub-layer is only found on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
What is the Stratum Lucidum?
Connected to hair follicles, these glands secrete sebum (oil) to lubricate the skin and hair.
What are Sebaceous Glands?
This type of infection is confined to a particular part of the body and appears as a lesion containing pus (like a pimple).
What is a local infection.
This agency is responsible for registering all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
This type of pathogenic bacteria is pus-forming and grows in clusters like bunches of grapes, causing abscesses, pustules, and boils.
What is Staphylococci?
This layer is composed of cells that look like granules; these cells are dying as they are pushed toward the surface.
What is the Stratum Granulosum?
This is the oily secretion that keeps the skin soft and creates a barrier against external factors.
What is Sebum?
This process completely destroys all microbial life, including spores, and is typically required only for tools that puncture the skin.
What is Sterilization?
As of 2015, these documents replaced "MSDS" and are required to be kept in the salon for every chemical product used.
What are SDSs? (Safety Data Sheets)
These single-celled organisms, such as molds, mildews, and yeasts, can produce contagious diseases such as ringworm.
What are Fungi?
This is the "spiny" layer where the process of skin cell shedding (desquamation) begins.
What is the Stratum Spinosum?
These tiny involuntary muscles are attached to hair follicles and cause "goosebumps" when you are cold or scared.
What are Arrector Pili Muscles?
To be safe, Milady recommends using a sunscreen that is "Broad Spectrum," meaning it protects against these two types of UV rays.
What are UVA and UVB?
According to OSHA, an SDS must contain this many standardized sections to ensure consistency across all manufacturers.
What is 16.
This is a colony of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces, as well as the human body, and secrete a sticky, protective coating.
What is a Biofilm?
The deepest layer of the epidermis, also called the basal cell layer, where cell mitosis occurs to produce new skin cells.
What is the Stratum Germinativum?
This tube-like duct of a sweat gland leads to the surface of the skin to excrete perspiration.
What is the Sweat Pore?
This type of melanin produces red and yellow colors, often seen in people with light-colored skin and red hair.
What is Pheomelanin?