Health, Safety, & Sanitation Standards Flashcards

Which EPA-registered disinfectant classification is required for tools that contact broken skin or blood in a barbershop?

Answer: Hospital-grade disinfectant

Hospital-grade disinfectants are required for implements that contact broken skin or blood because they kill a broader spectrum of pathogens.

How long must a metal implement soak in an EPA-registered disinfectant to be considered properly disinfected?

Answer: The time specified on the product label

The manufacturer's label contact time must always be followed to ensure the disinfectant achieves its rated efficacy.

A client has a visible fungal infection on their scalp. The barber should:

Answer: Refuse service and refer the client to a physician

Visible fungal scalp infections are contagious and barbering services should be refused until the client receives medical clearance.

What is the correct procedure after a barber accidentally cuts a client?

Answer: Stop service, apply gloves, clean wound, apply antiseptic, and properly dispose of contaminated materials

An exposure incident requires the barber to stop, protect themselves with gloves, treat the wound, and discard all contaminated materials per blood-borne pathogen protocol.

Which of the following is a bloodborne pathogen that barbers must be trained to protect against?

Answer: Hepatitis B virus (HBV)

Hepatitis B is a bloodborne pathogen transmitted through blood contact, making it a key concern in OSHA barbershop safety training.

Wet sanitizers used to store disinfected implements must:

Answer: Be covered, properly labeled, and changed daily

Wet sanitizer jars must be covered to prevent contamination, labeled with contents, and the solution changed daily or when visibly dirty.

Which chemical is commonly used as a fumigant in an airtight cabinet sanitizer (dry sanitizer)?

Answer: Formaldehyde tablets or formalin

Dry cabinet sanitizers use formaldehyde or formalin vapors to sanitize implements stored inside the closed cabinet.