Workplace Safety
What type of shoe is not safe to wear around electrical tools and sharp implements?
Open-toe
The science of designing the workplace, as well as the equipment and tools, to make specific body movements more comfortable, efficient, and safe is called ____________.
Ergonomics
_________ aids in and accelerates the skin's healing processes and is vitally important in fighting the aging process.
Vitamin C
When working on a client's hand, _______________.
Have your client reach across to you
Repetitive motions have a cumulative effect on the muscles and ____________.
Joints
As you work, you should hold your elbows at no more than a ______-degree angle away from your body for extended periods of time.
60
One goal of ergonomics is to make workplace tools safer and more ___________.
Efficient
In a nutrition context, RDA stands for _________.
Recommended daily allowance
You should ______________ if you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or working with a pregnant client.
Pay close attention to chemical labels
_________ is a common source of overexposure allergies among beauty professionals.
Fragrance in products
__________ when lifting.
Exhale
To sit correctly in a balanced position, your back should be _________.
Straight
__________ are needed for energy to run every function within the body
Carbohydrates
Your shoulders should be relaxed and ____________ when you are providing client services
Level
A 2 percent drop in _______ can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty in focusing on a computer screen or a printed page.
Body water
Good ________ can prevent fatigue and many other physical problems
Posture
To avoid using ergonomic-related injuries, consider using _____________.
An anti-fatigue mat
A 180-lb person needs about _______ 8-oz glasses of water a day for maximum physical health.
Eleven
A __________ test should be used prior to a service if your client is on antibiotics
Patch
__________ is highly effective at reducing the spread of illness-causing bacteria.
Protective equipment
An awareness of your posture and ________, coupled with good work habits, and proper tools and equipment, will enhance your health and comfort.
Movements
As you work, your neck should be _________.
The ________ is the governmental agency that issues the recommended nutritional guideline MyPlate.
USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
The way to counter the negative impact of repetitive motions or long periods spent in one position is by _________________.
Stretching and walking around at intervals
When prescribed antibiotics, you should ____________.
Complete the full course of treatment