Infection Control Basics
This is the federal agency responsible for enforcing health and safety standards in the workplace.
What is OSHA?
A disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms that enter the body and which may or may not spread from one person to another
What is infectious disease?
This chemical is used in salons and spas to disinfect non-porous tools and surfaces.
What are EPA-registered disinfectants?
Before performing any service, professionals should always do this to their hands.
What is wash them with soap and water?
This disposable item should always be used for waxing services to avoid contamination.
What are single-use applicators (e.g., wooden spatulas)?
The three main levels of decontamination are sanitization, disinfection, and this.
What is sterilization?
Type of bacteria can cause pharyngitis and blood poisoning
What are Streptococci?
Autoclaves use this combination to sterilize tools completely.
What is heat and pressure?
Tools that cannot be disinfected must be disposed of in this way
What is a sealed, labeled container or sharps container (if applicable)?
The practice of dipping a used applicator back into a product container.
What is double-dipping?
The chemical process that destroys most harmful organisms on surfaces in the environment, but does not necessarily eliminate them all?
What is Disinfection?
The most common way pathogens spread in a salon or spa setting.
What is direct contact (e.g., skin-to-skin, contaminated tools)?
The recommended time for immersing tools in disinfectant to kill most bacteria and viruses.
What is 10-15 minutes?
Licensing, compliance with laws, and conduct when working in the salon are regulated by _____________ agencies.
What is a State agency?
Applying the same infection control procedures to all clients a known practice?
What are standard precautions?
To wash your hands after using warm water, applying soap and scrubbing until foaming, use a disinfected nail brush and brush horizontally back and forth under the free edges and then up and down along the contours. of the nails of the hands. The whole process for both hands should take about
What is 60 seconds?
Bacteria that grow in pairs and cause pneumonia
What are Diplococci?
The term for disinfectants that kill a broad spectrum of microorganisms, including fungi, bacteria, and viruses.
What is hospital-grade disinfectant?
The best way to handle a client’s open wound or cut.
What is stop the service, apply gloves, and use a blood exposure kit?
If the label of a disinfectant product contains the word concentrate, it means that the product must
What is dilute before use?
Key product information such as toxicology, first aid, firefighting measures, and ecological information is provided by the
What is SDS?
HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C are all spread through this type of contact.
What is bloodborne transmission?
5.25 sodium hypochlorite is also known as
What is Household bleach?
This organization sets sanitation guidelines for licensing in the beauty industry.
What is the state board of cosmetology?
As part of the SDS categories, first aid measures include important symptoms and effects as well as
What are the treatments required?