MICROORGANISMS
These are single-celled organisms that can exist almost everywhere.
What are bacteria?
The lowest level of decontamination that removes visible dirt and debris.
What is cleaning?
These must be worn during services to prevent contact with blood or body fluids.
What are gloves?
An infection confined to one area of the body.
What is a local infection?
This federal agency regulates safety in the workplace.
What is OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)?
This type of bacteria causes diseases and infections.
What are pathogenic bacteria?
This method uses EPA-registered products to kill most microorganisms on non-living surfaces.
What is disinfecting?
The best time to wash your hands during a service.
What is before and after every client?
The presence of pus is a sign of this type of infection.
What is a bacterial infection?
This agency regulates disinfectants used in salons.
What is the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)?
These bacteria grow in clusters and cause abscesses or boils.
What are staphylococci?
This is the highest level of decontamination that destroys all microbial life, including spores.
What is sterilizing?
You should wear this if there's a risk of product splashing.
What is eye protection (or goggles)?
An infection that affects the whole body via the bloodstream.
What is a systemic infection?
This law requires manufacturers to provide information on the safe use of their products.
What is the Hazard Communication Standard?
These are infectious agents that require a host cell to reproduce.
What are viruses?
You should never use this disinfectant type on skin.
What are tuberculocidal or hospital-grade disinfectants?
These guidelines protect workers from bloodborne pathogens.
What are Universal Precautions (from OSHA)?
A condition where disease-causing microorganisms are present.
What is contamination?
This document provides detailed safety information about a product.
What is an SDS (Safety Data Sheet)?
A contagious skin infection caused by mites.
What is scabies?
These disinfectants must be changed daily or sooner if contaminated.
What are multi-use (or immersion) disinfectants?
This protective equipment is used when handling contaminated sharp tools.
What are puncture-proof sharps containers (or heavy-duty gloves)?
This type of transmission occurs through coughing or sneezing.
What is airborne transmission?
State boards require estheticians to follow these rules to maintain a license.
What are sanitation/infection control regulations?