Acronyms
Designed to provide key information on a specific product
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
This is the removal of surface or visible dirt and potential pathogens using soap, detergent or chemical cleaner, followed by a clean water rinse
Cleaning
Amount of time a disinfecting product needs to be in direct contact with an item, stay moist and then completely dried to be effective against pathogens listed on label
What is contact time
Equipment using steam and pressure to sterilize objects
Autoclave
Kills all pathogens including bacteria spores
What is sterlization
This organization approves the efficacy of products used for infection control
Environmental Protection Agency
What can be applied to the skin to reduce pathogens (also called waterless sanitizers)
Antiseptic
Kills certain pathogens with the exception of spores on non-porous surfaces, tools and multi supplies used by the esthetician
What is Disinfection
Once a sterilized item has been touched or exposed to air, it’s considered ________.
Contaminated
Rinsing hands well in warm water
What is basic handwashing
This is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
What tropical antiseptic can be used for the skin?
70% alcohol/ hydrogen peroxide
Where you dispose of sharp objects (razor blades, lancets, insulin needles, etc.)thats sealable, puncture-proof
What is a Sharps Container
The sterilization procedure kills/destroys all microbial life, including _____.
Spores
Disinfect item by complete immersion in disinfectant
Cleaning and disinfecting non-electrical tools
This organization enforces safety and health standards in the workplace and the labeling of products
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
What are products that have been eliminate the most potentially toxic ingredients?
Green organic cleaning products
EPA approved forms of disinfectants for industry use:
What is solution, wipes, spray
____ vs ____ surfaces determines direct or indirect contact of sterilization chemicals.
Porous vs. Nonporous
Used to sterilize nonporous tools
Autoclave
This requires employees be informed of the dangers of the materials used in the workplace and exposure they might have to toxic substances
Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)
According to these guidelines, spas must maintain an average temperature of about 70 degrees Fahrenheit
Disinfectant products might use the following terms to identify what they are effective against:
What is Bactericidal, Fungicidal, and Virucidal
_____ procedures are used to reduce contamination by properly handling of sanitary tools and equipment.
Aseptic
The first step when blood exposure occurs
Stop the service