Salon Ecology

In 2012, along with representatives from most nations who participate in the United Nations, OSHA agreed to comply with whom?

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals System

As of June 2015, both federal and state laws require that manufacturers supply a(n) ___ for all chemical products manufactured and sold.

SDS

OSHA and state regulatory agencies require that SDSs be ___.

kept available in the salon for all products used in the salon

What agency is responsible for designating disinfecting agents as being effective enough to be used in a hospital setting and effective for cleaning blood and body fluids?

EPA

Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a(n) ___.

infection

Which action is best defined as removing all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment by washing with soap and water?

cleaning

One-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are known as ___.

bacteria

Round-shaped bacteria are called ___.

cocci

What organisms are pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bunches of grapes?

staphylococci

Short, rod-shaped bacteria are called ___.

bacilli

Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria are called ___.

spirilla

Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called ___.

protoplasm

Together, the active stage and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the ___.

life cycle of bacteria

A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of ___.

pus

Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called ___.

bloodborne pathogens

What fungus affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the salon?

mildew

The most frequently encountered infection on the foot resulting from nail services is ___.

tinea pedis

What is a contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite?

scabies

Single-use items that do not have the capacity to be disinfected after each client use must be ___.

discarded

Which statement best describes UV sanitizers?

They do not disinfect nor do they sterilize.

What foot spa has come under scrutiny because disease-causing microorganisms tend to grow inside it?

whirlpool foot spa

What substances work to break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks?

chelating soaps

___ gloves are considered the best choice for use in nail services because they are made of more durable material and help eliminate the possibility of latex allergy.

nitrile

Which scenario is an example of an exposure incident?

A cosmetologist cuts herself while providing a service to a client.

If an exposure incident should occur, all disposable contaminated objects should be ___.

placed in a plastic bag which is then placed in a closed trash container with a liner bag