Sanitation, Infection Control and Safety

Public hygiene or sanitation is the practice of promoting the health of

the community

Removal of dirty linens and replacing them with clean linens is sanitation of

supplies

Nondisposable implements should be thoroughly washed, dried and then

placed in the sanitizer

Use the muscles of the _____ when lifting heavy objects

thighs

The study of adopting work conditions to suit body and spine health is called

ergonomics

If a galvanic electrode is not applied to the skin with a regular pressure all over the surface of the electrode on the spot of the highest pressure, then _____ may occur

skin burning

Safety practices concerning electrical appliances in a salon or spa is the responsibility of

the salon or spa employer

The most important treatment considerations are the client's safety and

state board regulations and sanitation

When an esthetician's char is ergonomically correct, it is

healthy for the body and the spine

The three main types of decontamination are

sterilization, sanitation and disinfection

Disinfection is a higher level of decontamination than

sanitation

When the surfaces of tools are not totally free from oils, dirt and microbes, they are covered with

contaminants

A healthy and safe spa work environment requires an understanding of infection control and _____ procedures

first-aid

If chemicals get into one's eyes, it is recommended to rinse the eyes for ______ with lukewarm water

15-30 minutes

A disposable item can be used on ___ client

1

____ published a set of guidelines requiring employers and employees to assume all human blood and body fluids are infectious for bloodborne pathogens

OSHA

When you use a ______ technique you will destroy all the living organisms on the object or surface being treated

sterilization

Cleaning with water and detergent is a form of

sanitation

Sanitation laws must be enforced because of ____ purposes

health and safety

To _____ is to prevent germs from growing by way of cleaning

sanitize

Disinfection will not kill

bacterial spores

The disinfectant most commonly utilized in spas is

quats

The use of gloves, safety glasses, disinfectants, detergents, sanitizers, antiseptics and practicing effective personal hygiene and spa cleanliness are all a part of ______ sanitation

universal

Quaternary ammonium compounds are also known as

quats

Phenolics are effective, however, they can cause damage to plastic, rubber, eyes, skin and can

cause some metals to rust

______ are cleansing, but poisonous pesticides and can cause serious eye and skin damage if used improperly

Disinfectants

Water will foam when added to

disinfectants

Follow ______ for the safety of your client, when using electrical machines

the manufacturer's instructions

When an esthetician comes in contact with non-intact skin, blood, bodily fluids or any other type of potentially infectious materials deriving from the duties and employee is performing, an _____ incident has occurred

exposure

The disinfectants used in salons and spas should be ____ when mixed and applied in compliance with the instructions on the label

fungicidal, bactericidal and virucidal

High pressure steam, dry heat autoclave and some chemicals can be used for

sterilization

There are two kinds of disinfectants used in salon-spas, one is tuberculocidal, the other is

hospital

_________ alerts employees about the dangers of materials used in the workplace and regulates employee exposure to toxic substances

OSHA

_____ is the highest level of decontamination

Sterilization

To decontaminate a comedo extractor

heat in an autoclave

Glass electrodes can NOT be decontaminated in

an autoclave

Salon disinfectants must meet ____ standards

EPA

Immerse tweezers in ______ if they accidentally come in contact with a client's blood

tuberculocide

________ are fast acting disinfectants

Quaternary ammonium compounds

Isopropyl alcohol at 85% strength is legal in __ states

0

If a client is accidentally cut with a sharp instrument, immerse all implements that came in contact with blood or body fluids in

an EPA registered, hospital grade disinfectant

If _____ are not engineered very well in a spa, then pathogens and allergens can be transmitted throughout

air systems

Universal precautions suggest that blood and bodily fluids of every client should be treated as if

it is infected

Use a _______ when removing cream products from a container

Spatula

Chemical solutions in a spa should be kept in ___ containers

labeled

The first thing you should do if a client begins to bleed during a treatment is to

stop treatment and put gloves on

When used as disinfectant, _____ are odorless

quats

Using quats is disinfecting with

chemicals

______ is responsible for good sanitary practices in the spa environment

The esthetician

If a client expresses fear or concern of being infected during treatment, reassure the client regarding

safety precautions

A ______ infection can be transmitted from one client to another

contagious

When treating a wound that is bleeding, _______ and gloved hands

apply pressure with gauze

_______ might occur when pathogenic bacterial cells or viruses enter the body

Infection

Unclean instruments, unclean hands, sneezing and coughing can cause _____ to spread in a spa

infection

________ are chemical germicides that can be safely used on the skin

Antiseptics

Do not use a product if the container is not

labeled

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 resulted in the creation of the Hazard Communication Act and

MSDSs

Oily implements _____ disinfecting solution

contaminate

When alcohol is diluted below ____, it will lose efficiency

70%

Disinfectants are safe to use on implements but not on

the skin

The _______ provides directions for correct usage, a listing of all active ingredients and safety precautions

MSDS

Antiseptic assist in the prevention of

skin infections

A hospital level disinfectant is _______ and is ideal for spas

EPA registered

MSDSs are acquired from

the product manufacturer