Cosmetology Safety Test 2026

What removes visible dirt, hair, product, oils and debris from an implement?

cleaning

True or False: You should disinfect your tools before you clean them

True

The standard Barbicide mixing ratio is ___ oz of concentrate to ___ oz of water.

2, 32

You should use Barbicide to disinfect hard, ____ surfaces (no caps)

nonporous

Combs, brushes and shears are examples of __ items (no caps)

nonporous

Towels and cotton are examples of __ items (no caps)

porous

How should disinfectant be used?

According to the manufactures instructions

What does PPE stand for (no caps)

personal protective equipment

PPe helps protect the Cosmetologist and client from potential ____ (no caps)

exposure

What is one common example of PPE used during certain cosmetology services? (no caps)

gloves

Before using a chemical product always read the ____

directions

True or false: You can always mix chemicals

False; never mix chemicals unless the manufacturer's instructions specifically tell you to

Chemicals should be stored according to the manufacturer’s ___ (no caps)

storage instructions

If a product is transferred into another container, the new container must be properly ___

Labeled

It’s okay to use an unlabeled chemical product if you think you know what it is.

False

What does SDS stand for?

safety data sheet

An SDS provides important information about the hazards of a ___

chemical product

An SDS can provide important info about safe handling, storage, PPE, and ___ procedures. (no caps)

emergency

You should know where to find the SDS information in your ___. (no caps)

school

When a chemical gets in someone’s eyes should you continue the service?

No

After stopping the service, what’s the second thing you should do if a chemical gets in someone’s eyes?

Follow the products safety directions

If a chemical gets into someone’s eyes you should __ the eyes as directed (no caps)

flush

Who should you notify when a chemical gets into someone’s eyes?

your instructor

What should you do if a cut or blood exposure occurs? (no caps)

stop the service

When there is a cut or blood exposure make sure to use appropriate ___ to protect yourself

PPE

Always follow your school’s blood exposure ___ if there is a cut or blood exposure (no caps)

procedure

Always ___ your instructor about an injury or blood exposure (no caps)

notify

Proper ___ is one of the most important ways to help prevent the spread of infection (one word, no caps)

handwashing

True or False: You should only wash your hands before a service

False; you should wash them before and after

Implements should be properly cleaned and __ before using on another client (no caps)

disinfected

Never share ___ implements between clients (no caps)

contaminated

True or False: Electrical appliances should be kept away from water

True

True or False: Never use an electrical tool with a damaged cord or plug

True

True or False: As long as the hot tool is shut off it doesn’t need to be unplugged after use

False

Should hot tools be left unattended?

No

After using a hot tool where should you put it?

A safe location while it cools