Cosmo-Safety and sanitation Flashcards
4 types of potentially harmful organisms
1.Bacteria
2.Fungi
3.Viruses
4.parasites
What is bacteria?
Bacteria are one called microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics
What is pathogenic?
Harmful bacteria
What is Non-Pathogenic?
Non harmful bacteria
How to prevent getting parasites, viruses, bacteria and fungi
- clean tools
- wash hands
3.wear PPE
Key terms (three levels of decontamination)
- Clean (lowest level)
2. Disinfect (second highest level) - sterilize (highest level)
What level of decontamination is not used in most salons
sterilize
What is porous
The ability of a surface to absorb water or moisture
What is SDS
Safety data sheet
What is WHMIS
Workplace hazardous material information system
Electrical safety precautions
- Unplug any tools when not in use
- Keep away from water
- Check your cords daily (look for tears)
-when unplugging tools pull by the plug not the cord
Cuts and burns number one rule
Tell the teacher before anything
What happens when you get a cut?
Wash with soapy water and put a Band-Aid
What happens when you burn yourself?
Run under cold water for 5 MINUTES
What happens if you spill something
clean up immediately