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
what is immersion and contact time?
10 minutes
how much water and barbacide do you mix?
2oz of barbacide and 32oz of water
how often do you have to change the barbacide?
daily
