Infection Control

Who regulates the disposal of chemical products in the workplace?

OSHA.

Abbreviation for Occupational Safety & Health Administration…

OSHA.

What is governed by FEDERAL Regulatory Agencies? rather than State Regulatory Agencies.

The sale of Chemicals used on the job & enforces job safety.

What method is used to physically remove all visible dirt/debris from objects/surfaces?

Cleaning.

What resides in different places & affect humans in different ways?

Pathogens.

Methods used to eliminate/reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one individual to another is called...

Infection Control.

What should estheticians do when clients have infectious/abnormal conditions.

Refer client to a physician.

When does a client’s impression of a salon, spa, barbershop begin?

The moment the client opens the door.

Who regulates the Safe manufacture of chemical products used in the workplace?

EPA.

Abbreviation for Environmental Protection Agency…

EPA

Which method destroys ALL microbial life?

Sterilization.

Which bacteria is harmful to humans?

Pathogenic bacteria.

Which Bacteria is not harmful to humans?

Nonpathogenic bacteria.

What is a Microorganism?

Any organism of Microscopic/Submicroscopic size.

Which bacteria is most common

Nonpathogenic.

Which type of disease can live long periods of time away from host?

Indirect transmission.

Which type of disease CANNOT live long periods of time away from host?

Direct transmission.

How does Indirect transmission disease spread?

Through contact with an intermediate object (tools,equipment etc)

How does Direct transmission disease spread?

Through Direct contact with infected individuals.

What is not required of disinfectants used in salons,spas etc.?

Hypoallergenic.

What process allows pathogens to move between individuals?

Transmission.

How many kinds of bacteria exist?

Thousands.

How many primary types of bacteria exist?

2.

Examples of bacteria infections?

The presence of Pus,

Most strains of what does not make us ill?

Staphylococci

What are disease causing microorganisms carried by blood/bodily fluids? (HIV,Hepititis etc)

Bloodborne pathogens.

What are examples of fungi?

Mildew,

What do you call a contagious disease that spreads from one person to another?

Communicable.

What causes diseases & Infections?

Pathogenic Bacteria

What is NOT caused by a virus

Strep throat.

What is NOT characterized by inflammation?

Pus.

What is the first step in Infection Control?

Cleaning

Which type of parasite is commonly in salons,spas etc?

Pediculosis capitis.

What eliminates most microorganisms?

Disinfection.

What is the second step of Infection Control?

Disinfecting.

How long should tools be left fully submerged in disinfectant if manufacturers didn’t specify time?

10 minutes.

What are Phenolic disinfectants?

Carcinogenic.

Does disinfectants destroy all bacteria?

No.

What do you call contact with broken skin, blood, bodily fluids,& other infectious materials due to performance of workers duties?

An Exposure Incident.

Specialized clothing/equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard is defined by what according to OSHA?

PPE.

What are microorganisms like bacteria/fungi that attach to slimy or glue like surfaces called?

Biofilms.

Incidents caused by work/working conditions are called..

Occupational disease