Sanitation and Safety Flashcards

What is the lowest level of decontamination that kills most bacteria, some fungi, and some viruses on surfaces?

Answer: Sanitation

Sanitation reduces the number of pathogens on a surface to a safe level as judged by public health standards, but does not eliminate all microorganisms.

Which level of decontamination destroys all microbial life, including spores, and is required for surgical instruments?

Answer: Sterilization

Sterilization is the complete destruction of all microbial life including spores, achieved through autoclaving, and is required for instruments that penetrate the skin.

An EPA-registered disinfectant labeled as 'hospital-grade' must be effective against:

Answer: Bacteria, fungi, and viruses including HIV and HBV

Hospital-grade, EPA-registered disinfectants must be effective against a broad spectrum of pathogens including bacteria, fungi, and viruses such as HIV and hepatitis B (HBV).

What is the proper order of steps when decontaminating reusable salon tools?

Answer: Clean, then disinfect

Tools must first be cleaned to remove all visible debris and contaminants, and then disinfected so the disinfectant can properly contact all surfaces of the implement.

Which of the following is an example of a direct transmission of disease?

Answer: Skin-to-skin contact with an infected person

Direct transmission occurs through immediate physical contact between an infected person and a susceptible host, such as skin-to-skin contact, without an intermediate object.

Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provide information about:

Answer: Hazardous chemicals including handling, storage, and emergency procedures

Safety Data Sheets (SDS), formerly called MSDS, are documents required for all hazardous salon chemicals that detail ingredients, hazards, protective measures, and emergency response information.