Federal And State Regulations Flashcards
True or false
State agencies set the guideline for the manufacturing, sale, and use of equipment and medical ingredients
False.
Federal agencies do
OSHA is part of the US department of ________
Labor
What is the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970?
To regulate employee exposure to potentially toxic substances and inform employees about the possible hazards of materials used in the workplace
What is the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)?
It is a standard that requires that chemical manufacturers and importers asses and communicate potential hazard associated with their products
Which federal agency created the HCS?
OSHA
Contains information compiled by the manufacturer about product safety
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
What are some of the product safety information aspects included in a MSDS?
Names of hazardous ingredients
Safe handling and use
Precautions to reduce risk of harm or overexposure
Flammability warnings
_________ and ____________ require that MSDSs be kept available in the salon for all products
OSHA and state regulatory agencies
What are the consequences of not having MSDS available?
- Fines can be issued for not having them
- Poses a health risk to anyone exposed to hazardous materials
How does an employee verify that they have read the information included in each MSDS?
By signing the sign-off sheet for the product
The _____________ registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the US
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
What are disinfectants?
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces
What are the two types of disinfectants used in salons?
- Hospital disinfectants
- Tuberculosis disinfectants
Hospital disinfectants are effective for cleaning __________ and ___________
Blood and body fluids
What kind of surface can hospital disinfectants be used on?
Non porous surfaces
Hospital disinfectants control the ____________________
Spread of disease
Tuberculosis disinfectants are proven to kill what kind of bacteria?
Bacteria that causes Tuberculosis
Why should tuberculocidal disinfectants be used carefully?
- They are stronger and more powerful
- Can be harmful to salon tools and equipment
- Require special methods of disposal
___________________ exist to protect salon professionals and to protect consumer’s health, safety, and welfare
State regulatory agencies
State regulatory agencies include : 1) 2) 3) 4)
1) Licensing agencies
2) State boards of cosmetology
3) Commissions
4) Health departments
State regulatory agencies enforce the rules through ________ and _________
Inspections and investigations
What are some penalties that can be issued by state regulatory agencies?
- Warnings
- Fines
- Probation
- Suspension or revocation of license
