ABA Health, Safety, & Sanitation Standards 3

Question 1

What is the minimum alcohol concentration in an effective liquid hand sanitizer according to CDC guidelines?

Accepted Answer

60%

Answer

The CDC recommends hand sanitizers with at least 60% ethanol or 70% isopropanol to effectively reduce germs.

Question 2

Multiuse neck strips vs. paper neck strips — which is the correct standard practice in a licensed barbershop?

Accepted Answer

A fresh disposable paper neck strip must be used for each client

Answer

State sanitation codes require a new, clean neck strip for every client to prevent cross-contamination of skin and hair.

Question 3

Which term describes the process of removing all microbial life including spores from a surface?

Accepted Answer

Sterilization

Answer

Sterilization destroys all forms of microbial life including resistant spores, unlike disinfection which kills most but not all microorganisms.

Question 4

Which of the following actions correctly describes 'sanitation' in a barbershop context?

Accepted Answer

Reducing the number of pathogens on a surface to a safe level

Answer

Sanitation lowers the microbial count to a safe public health level and is the lowest tier of the decontamination hierarchy.

Question 5

A barber's cape has visible hair on it from the previous client. The correct action is to:

Accepted Answer

Remove the hair and use a freshly laundered or new cape for the next client

Answer

Capes must be clean for each client; a cape with another client's hair is a contamination risk and violates state board sanitation standards.

(ABA) American Barber Association Certified Practice Test