Decontamination Flashcards
Name the three levels of decontamination from highest to lowest
Sterilization, disinfection, sanitation
Alcohol is not considered to be a disinfected unless it’s above what percent
70%
Disinfectants are required to be hospital grade in order to be used in the salon. This means they must contain what three things.
Fungicidal bacteriocidal virucidal
There are three types of disinfectants used in the salon. What are they?
Spray, wipes, immersion
Bleach has a shelf life of how many months and what temperatures affect the shelf life’s longevity
3 to 6 months, high temperatures
OSHA stands for what
Occupational safety and health administration
OSHA is set up to do what?
Regulate health and safety in the workplace
Name for 4 super bugs that are resistant to most antibiotics
MRSA, VRA, drug-resistant, tuberculosis, Streptococcus pneumonia
Hospitals required to use what level of decontamination?
Sterilization
All disinfectants must be registered with what agency? And have what registration number
Environmental protection agency
EPA
SDS stands for what? And are required to be kept where
Safety data sheet
On premises, easily accessible on all products to be used on clients
List four things found on an SDS
Directions for use
Ingredients
Hazardous materials
Details in case of fire
List three risk factors for contracting a contagious disease
Impaired immune system
Frequent antibiotic use
Hospitalization
HIV stand for what?
Human immunodeficiency virus
A disinfectant that is used in the salon to disinfect and lubricate Tools
Clippercide