Transcript Sanitation and Sterilization PowerPoint

SANITATION AND
STERILIZATION
Written by Dallas Duncan
HS_CSII_2
2011
OSHA REGULATIONS
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OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
Regulates and enforces safety and health standards
in the work environment, such as exposure to
chemicals and product labeling
OSHA standards are important to cosmetology
because salons mix, store and dispose of a variety
of chemicals
 Cosmetologists
must also be aware of what is contained
in all salon chemicals in case of client allergies
OSHA’S UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS
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Set of guidelines and controls that require the employer
and employees to assume all bodily fluids are
contaminated with some kind of bloodborne pathogen,
such as HIV
Precautions
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Washing hands, wearing gloves and other personal safety
equipment, disposal of sharp and contaminated objects
Most clients who have these diseases do not show any
symptoms, so it is important to follow these universal
precautions to protect yourself and other clients
DECONTAMINATION
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Decontamination is the process of removing
pathogens and other substances from tools using
physical or chemical means
Contaminants include hair, makeup, and nail dust
left on implements
Three main levels
 Sterilization
 Sanitation
 Disinfection
STERILIZATION
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Sterilization completely destroys both beneficial
and pathogenic organisms on a surface, including
bacterial spores
Methods include using extreme heat, such as in an
autoclave
Can purchase pre-sterilized disposable tools
It is impossible to sterilize the skin or nail, because
only surfaces without holes (such as metal) can be
sterilized
SANITATION
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Reduces the amount of pathogens on a surface
Clean tools and surfaces with soaps or detergents,
remove hair from brushes and wash with soap
Proper sanitation discourages mold and mildew
growth
Wash hands with warm water and liquid soap for
20 seconds, and do not dry hands with a cloth towel
DISINFECTION
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Disinfection controls microorganisms on salon tools
by using chemical disinfectants
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not kill bacterial spores
Disinfectants must be approved by the state and the
Environmental Protection Agency
Salons need to have access to the Material Safety
Data Sheet for each disinfectant
 Contains
information on use, safety precautions, and
storage requirements
TYPES OF DISINFECTANTS
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Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
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Phenols
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Non-toxic, fast-acting, odorless
Leaving tools in quat solution too long can damage them
Good for cleaning tables and counters
These are poisonous but are safe if used properly in a 5 percent
solution to clean metal tools
Can cause skin irritation or burns
Not good for use on plastic and rubber tools
Alcohols and bleaches
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Not legal to use as a disinfectant in most states because they are
not registered under the EPA
Can actually damage salon tools
DISINFECTING TOOLS
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Remove hair and other loose matter by cleaning with
soap and water
Rinse completely and pat dry
Put on safety equipment and mix the disinfectant
according to the directions
Completely immerse tools for the required time
Remove tools and be careful not to contaminate the
disinfectant
Rinse completely and pat dry
Place the clean implements in a closed, dry, disinfected
container
DISINFECTING OTHER EQUIPMENT
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Capes and Linens
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Electrical Equipment
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Wipe or spray with a hospital-grade disinfectant that was
designed to clean electrical equipment
Foot Spas — follow manufacturer’s guidelines
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Use these only once and then wash with bleach
Drain, disinfect, rinse and wipe dry after each customer
Clean all debris, flush, rinse, drain, and dry each day
Clean overnight with bleach every two weeks
Surfaces
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Use a hospital-grade disinfectant before and after each client
Leave disinfectant on for the full amount of time needed
BLOOD SPILLS
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Put on gloves and clean the injured area
 Apply
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antiseptic and cover the wound with a bandage
Throw away all contaminated objects in either a
bag or container specifically for biohazards
Remove gloves and wash hands before returning to
the worktable
Disinfect any tools and surfaces that came into
contact with any body fluids with a hospital-grade
disinfectant