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What is infection control?
The methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one individual to another.
Define cleaning.
A mechanical process using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease-causing germs.
What is sanitation?
A chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level.
What is disinfection?
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What is sterilization?
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____ agencies set guidelines for the manufacture, sale, and use of equipment and chemical ingredients.
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____ agencies regulate licensing, enforcement, and your conduct when you are on the job.
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The ____ was created as part of the U.S. Department of Labor to regulate and enforce safety and health standards.
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What do OSHA standards address?
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How does OSHA regulate and enforce safety and health in the workplace?
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What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
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The ____ registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States.
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What are disinfectants?
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If you do not follow the label instructions for mixing, you are not complying with ____.
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____ exist to protect beauty professionals' and their customers' health and safety during services.
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State regulatory agencies include?
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Laws are also called ____.
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What is a disease?
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What is an infection?
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A ____ business helps build client confidence by providing a safe and sanitary environment.
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The most common types of transmission in salons, spas, or barbershops are?
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What is direct transmission?
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What is indirect transmission?
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What are possible vectors of indirect transmission?
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How are respiratory droplet and airborne transmission similar?
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____ are large particles that do not stay suspended in the air for long.
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Study Notes
Infection Control
- Infection control includes methods to eliminate or reduce transmission of infectious organisms between individuals.
Cleaning
- Cleaning is a mechanical process using soap or detergent to remove visible dirt and many germs, also eliminating debris that interferes with disinfection.
Sanitation
- Sanitation is a chemical process that reduces disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level.
Disinfection
- Disinfection involves a chemical process for nonporous items, using specific products to destroy harmful organisms (excluding bacterial spores) on surfaces.
Sterilization
- Sterilization destroys all microbial life, including spores, typically performed using an autoclave.
Regulatory Agencies
- Federal agencies set guidelines for the manufacture, sale, and use of equipment and chemical ingredients.
- State agencies regulate licensing, enforcement, and professional conduct in the workplace.
OSHA
- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is part of the U.S. Department of Labor, enforcing safety and health standards for employee protection.
OSHA Standards
- OSHA addresses handling, mixing, storing, disposing of products, workplace safety, and the right to know about hazardous ingredients.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- SDS is a 16-category, standard-format document that communicates product hazards and replaces MSDS or PSDS.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- The EPA registers all disinfectants sold and used in the U.S.
Disinfectants
- Disinfectants are EPA-approved products that eliminate most bacteria (excluding spores), fungi, and viruses on surfaces.
Compliance with Federal Law
- Failure to follow label instructions for disinfectants regarding mixing, contact time, and surface application constitutes non-compliance with federal law.
Health and Safety Regulations
- State regulatory agencies are in place to protect health and safety during personal services, including licensing agencies and health departments.
Legal Terminology
- Laws are also referred to as statutes.
Disease Definition
- A disease is an abnormal condition affecting the body's systems or organs, impeding normal function.
Infection Definition
- An infection is the invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens.
Business Environment
- A clean and orderly business fosters client confidence, ensuring a safe, sanitary environment for services.
Transmission Types
- Common transmission methods in salons, spas, and barbershops include direct, indirect, airborne, and respiratory droplet transmission.
Direct Transmission
- Direct transmission occurs through physical contact such as touching, kissing, or talking.
Indirect Transmission
- Indirect transmission involves blood or body fluids spread via contaminated objects (like razors or surfaces).
Vectors of Indirect Transmission
- Common vectors include doorknobs, phones, food-preparation surfaces, and workplace implements.
Respiratory Transmission
- Respiratory droplet and airborne transmission happen when pathogens from the respiratory tract are expelled during coughing, sneezing, or talking.
Airborne Particles
- Large particles in airborne transmission do not remain suspended in the air for extensive periods.
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