cosmo - safety and sanitation deck Flashcards
what are the 4 types of potentially harmful organisms?
- bacteria
- viruses
- fungi
- parasites
what is bacteria?
one-celled microorganisms that have both part in plant and animal characteristics
what is pathogenic?
harmful bacteria
what is non-pathogenic?
non-harmful bacteria
what are the ways to prevent parasites, viruses, bacteria, and fungi?
- clean tools
- wash hands
- wear PPE (personal protective equipment)
what are the 3 levels of decontamination?
- clean (lowest level)
- disinfect (second highest level)
- sterilize (highest level)
what level of decontamination is not used in most salons?
sterilization
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
what are the 4 electrical safety precautions?
- unplug when not in use
- away from water
- check cords daily for tears or knots
- when unplugging pull by the plug and not by the cord
if you got cut or burned, what is the number 1 rule?
tell your teacher
what happens if you get cut?
wash hands with soapy water and put a bandaid
what happens if you get burned?
call the teacher and then run under cold water for 5 minutes
what happens if you spill something?
clean it up immediately
