332A Salon Safety and Sanitation

Question 1

What is the difference between cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing?

Accepted Answer

Cleaning removes debris; disinfecting kills most pathogens on surfaces; sterilizing destroys all microbial life

Answer

They all mean the same thing

Answer

Cleaning kills bacteria; disinfecting removes debris; sterilizing polishes tools

Answer

Disinfecting is stronger than sterilizing

Question 2

What must be done to tools before they can be disinfected?

Accepted Answer

They must be cleaned and all visible debris must be removed

Answer

They must be sterilized first

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They must be oiled

Answer

Nothing — disinfectant works on dirty tools

Question 3

What is WHMIS and why is it important in a salon?

Accepted Answer

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System — a Canadian system for safe handling of hazardous products in the workplace

Answer

A haircutting technique

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A hair colour brand

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A type of ventilation system

Question 4

What is the correct procedure for handling a blood exposure incident in the salon?

Accepted Answer

Stop the service, put on gloves, clean the area, apply antiseptic to the wound, disinfect contaminated tools, and dispose of contaminated materials in a biohazard container

Answer

Wipe it up with a paper towel and continue

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Have the client clean their own wound

Answer

Apply salon disinfectant directly to the wound

Question 5

How should used disinfectant solution be handled when it becomes contaminated?

Accepted Answer

Dispose of it properly and prepare a fresh solution according to manufacturer directions

Answer

Add more disinfectant concentrate to strengthen it

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Continue using it until the end of the day

Answer

Strain out the debris and reuse it

Question 6

What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn during chemical services?

Accepted Answer

Gloves at minimum, and depending on the service, also an apron and safety glasses

Answer

No PPE is needed for salon chemicals

Answer

Only a salon apron

Answer

A full hazmat suit