Sanitation, Safety & Infection Control Flashcards
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Which disinfectant concentration is most commonly required by state boards for immersing metal implements?
Answer: EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant at label-specified concentration
State boards typically require EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectants used at the concentration specified on the product label.
A makeup brush used on an eye infection-suspected client should be treated how after the service?
Answer: Discarded or quarantined and not used until professionally disinfected
If infection is suspected, brushes should be quarantined or discarded to prevent cross-contamination with other clients.
What is the purpose of an exposure incident report in a professional makeup environment?
Answer: Document any incident involving potential bloodborne pathogen exposure for liability and follow-up
Exposure incident reports document potential bloodborne pathogen exposures for OSHA compliance, client notification, and follow-up medical evaluation.
Which personal protective equipment (PPE) should a makeup artist use when working around a client with known skin lesions?
Answer: Gloves and a mask
Gloves protect against skin contact with lesions, and a mask reduces droplet exposure when working close to the face.
Sanitation in a makeup kit refers to which level of decontamination?
Answer: Removing visible debris and lowering microbial count to safe levels
Sanitation reduces the number of pathogens to safe levels and removes visible contamination but does not sterilize.
Under the EPA's registration system, a 'hospital-grade disinfectant' is effective against which minimum set of pathogens?
Answer: Bacteria, fungi, and viruses
Hospital-grade disinfectants are registered to kill bacteria, fungi, and viruses, making them appropriate for salon use.