Milady Chapter 5 Review Questions Quiz & Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of regulatory agencies?

Regulating employee exposure to potentially toxic substances and informing employees about possible hazards.

What is an SDS? Where can you get these?

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for all chemical products.

List the four types of microorganisms pertinent to cosmetology.

Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites.

What is a contagious disease?

A disease that spreads from one person to another. Signup and view all the answers

Is HIV a risk in the salon? Why or why not?

Yes, if you cut a client, tools can be contaminated with blood. Signup and view all the answers

Cleaning involves removing all visible dirt and debris from tools using ___ and warm water.

liquid soap Signup and view all the answers

What is complete immersion?

Enough liquid in the container to cover all surfaces of the item being disinfected. Signup and view all the answers

List at least six safety tips to follow when using disinfectants.

<ol> <li>Keep an SDS on hand; 2. Wear gloves and safety glasses; 3. Avoid skin and eye contact; 4. Add disinfectant to water when diluting; 5. Use tongs or gloves to remove items from disinfectants; 6. Keep disinfectant out of reach of children.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

How do you know if an item can be disinfected?

It should be a multiuse item with a hard, nonporous surface. Signup and view all the answers

Can porous items be disinfected?

No, porous items cannot be properly cleaned after use. Signup and view all the answers

What are standard precautions?

Guidelines that require assuming all human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious. Signup and view all the answers

What is an exposure incident?

Contact with non-intact skin, blood, body fluid, or other potentially infectious materials. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the procedure for handling an exposure incident in the salon.

<ol> <li>Stop the service and inform the client. 2. Have a salon employee assist and put on gloves. 3. Clean the wound, apply a bandage, and disinfect contaminated surfaces. 4. Discard single-use items in appropriate containers. 5. Clean tools used during the service.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

List the steps for cleaning and disinfecting whirlpool, air-jet, and pipe-less foot spas after each client.

<ol> <li>Put on gloves and safety glasses. 2. Drain water and remove components. 3. Scrub visible residue with soap. 4. Rinse and refill with warm water and disinfectant. 5. Circulate disinfectant for 10 minutes. 6. Clean and disinfect external parts.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Regulatory Agencies and Safety

Regulatory agencies ensure safe working conditions and inform employees about hazardous materials as outlined in the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be available for all chemical products in salons, required by OSHA and state agencies.

Microorganisms Relevant to Cosmetology

Four main types of microorganisms significant in cosmetology: bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

Contagious Diseases

Contagious diseases spread from person to person, also referred to as communicable diseases. Common examples include colds, ringworm, conjunctivitis, and infections related to nails or feet.

HIV Risks in Salons

HIV can be a risk in salon settings if tools become contaminated with a client’s blood, making proper cleaning and disinfecting essential to prevent infections.

Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sterilizing

Cleaning removes visible dirt using soap and water; disinfecting targets most microorganisms on nonporous surfaces, while sterilizing destroys all microbial life, though rarely mandated.

Complete Immersion

Complete immersion requires sufficient liquid in a container to cover all surfaces of an item for at least 10 minutes, as specified by the manufacturer.

Safety Tips for Disinfectants

Always have an SDS available for disinfectants.
Use gloves and safety glasses when mixing disinfectants and avoid skin/eye contact.
Dilute disinfectants by adding them to water to prevent foaming.
Use tongs or gloves to remove items from disinfectants.
Ensure disinfectants are stored out of children's reach.

Disinfectability of Items

Multiuse (reusable) items can be cleaned and disinfected for use on multiple clients; examples include nippers, shears, combs, and metal pushers.
Porous items cannot be properly disinfected and should be disposed of after a single use; examples include wooden sticks, cotton balls, and nail files.

Standard Precautions

Standard precautions, guided by the CDC, suggest all human blood and body fluids should be treated as potentially infectious.

Exposure Incidents

An exposure incident refers to contact with non-intact skin or potentially infectious materials during an employee’s duties.

Handling Exposure Incidents

Immediate actions include stopping the service, informing the client, washing the injury, applying antiseptics, and disposing of contaminated materials properly.
Ensure to disinfect all tools and items that may have been contaminated during the incident.

Cleaning and Disinfecting Foot Spas

After each client, clean foot spas by draining water, scrubbing components with soap and warm water, and using EPA-registered disinfectants to mitigate infection risks.
Follow specific procedures for end-of-day and weekly cleaning protocols to maintain hygiene standards.

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Test your knowledge of regulatory agencies and safety data sheets in the workplace with this set of flashcards from Milady's Chapter 5. Each card provides key definitions and important concepts related to occupational safety and health. Perfect for students preparing for the beauty and cosmetology industry.