ABA Health, Safety, & Sanitation Standards 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which EPA-registered disinfectant classification is required for tools that contact broken skin or blood in a barbershop?
- Hospital-grade disinfectant (Correct answer)
- Household-grade disinfectant
- Quaternary ammonium only
- Soap and water solution
Correct 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.
Question 2: How long must a metal implement soak in an EPA-registered disinfectant to be considered properly disinfected?
- The time specified on the product label (Correct answer)
- At least 30 seconds
- Exactly 2 minutes
- 5 minutes minimum regardless of product
Correct 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.
Question 3: A client has a visible fungal infection on their scalp. The barber should:
- Refuse service and refer the client to a physician (Correct answer)
- Shampoo the area thoroughly before cutting
- Apply an antiseptic and proceed with caution
- Use disposable gloves and continue the service
Correct 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.
Question 4: What is the correct procedure after a barber accidentally cuts a client?
- Stop service, apply gloves, clean wound, apply antiseptic, and properly dispose of contaminated materials (Correct answer)
- Apply a tissue and continue the service
- Rinse with water and resume immediately
- Have the client apply their own antiseptic
Correct 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.
Question 5: Which of the following is a bloodborne pathogen that barbers must be trained to protect against?
- Hepatitis B virus (HBV) (Correct answer)
- Rhinovirus
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Dermatophyton ringworm
Correct 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.
Question 6: Wet sanitizers used to store disinfected implements must:
- Be covered, properly labeled, and changed daily (Correct answer)
- Remain open to allow air circulation
- Be stored under the sink when not in use
- Contain plain water with a few drops of bleach
Correct 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.
Question 7: Which chemical is commonly used as a fumigant in an airtight cabinet sanitizer (dry sanitizer)?
- Formaldehyde tablets or formalin (Correct answer)
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Quaternary ammonium compounds
- Sodium hypochlorite
Correct answer: Formaldehyde tablets or formalin
Dry cabinet sanitizers use formaldehyde or formalin vapors to sanitize implements stored inside the closed cabinet.
ABA Health, Safety, & Sanitation Standards 2
Which EPA-registered disinfectant classification is required for tools that contact broken skin or blood in a barbershop?