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Introduction
Decontamination and
Infection Control
A clean salon gives a good impression to
the client
 If proper care is not taken, you could
contribute to the spread of disease
 Disease causing germs will be the biggest
enemy in your salon
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Objectives
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Define universal precautions and know your
responsibilities as salon professional
Explain and Understand the importance of
decontamination
Explain the difference between sanitation,
disinfection, and sterilization
Discuss how to safely handle and use
disinfectant products
Describe which cleaners, equipment and
disinfectants are useful for salons
Infection Control
Hand washing
Gloves
 Safety glasses
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Universal Precautions
Some people have diseases such as
Hepatitis B Virus but they are
asymptomatic-they have no symptoms or
signs of infection
 Because not all clients with infectious
diseases can be identified the same
infection control practices should be used
with all clients-Universal Precautions
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Sanitation and
Universal
Precautions
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Three Main Levels of
Decontamination
Blood!
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What do you do?
– Stop Immediately
– Put on gloves (if not you)
– Cover area with bandage
– Discard all disposable contaminated objects
by DOUBLE BAGGING
sterilization
Disinfection
 Placing in a trash bag then placing it in the trash
bin
Sanitation
– Remove gloves & wash hands properly
– Disinfect all tools coming in contact
Sanitation
The last (and lowest) level of
decontamination
 Literally means to reduce the number of
pathogens (or disease causing bacteria)
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– Ex: removing hair from a brush & washing
brush with detergent.
Salon tools are sanitized with soaps or
detergents
 May still harbor pathogens
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Mold & Mildew
Mold – a fungus that grows in dark, damp
places
 Mildew – a moldy coating made bu fungus
that occur on walls, fabrics, and also in
damp areas
 BOTH mildew and mold carry TOXINS
that can cause allergic reactions in some
people
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Washing Your Hands
Removes microorganisms from the folds
and grooves of your skin
 Avoid touching bar soap, towel dispensers,
or door knobs afterwards
 OVERUSE of antibacterial hand washes
can leave your skin open to problems like
eczema and drying of your skin
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Antiseptics
Kill, slow down, or prevent the growth of
bacteria
 They are still weaker than disinfectants
and are safe to apply to the skin
 They are not adequate for use on
instruments and surfaces
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Disinfection
Provides the level of protection needed in
the salon by killing most organisms.
 Disinfectants are substances that kill
microbes on contaminated tools and other
nonporous surfaces.
 They are not for use on human skin, hair
or nails
 They are serious professional strength
products
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EPA
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– Tells consumer what product has been tested
against lik HIV and Hepatitis B
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MSDS
Federal law requires manufacturers
provide an information sheet called MSDSmaterial safety data sheet
 Provides: directions for proper use, safety
precautions, list of active ingredients,
hazards, storage requirements, and
combustion levels
 Law requires that the MSDS be kept for
EVERY product in your salon.
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OSHA
This Act is important to cosmetologists
because of the nature of the chemicals we
use, for storing, mixing, and disposal of
chemicals
 To meet requirements of the OSHA and
the salon, a disinfectant must have the
correct EFFICACY or effectiveness to fight
against bacteria, fungi, and viruses
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All disinfectants must be approved by the
EPA-Environmental Protection
Agency
All disinfectant’s label must have an EPA
registration number
OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) is part of the
department of Labor that regulates and
enforces safety and health standards in
the workplace.
 The OSHA Act of 1970-regulates employee
exposure to toxic substances and informs
the employee of toxic and dangerous
substances in the workplace.
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Efficacy TERMS (to remember)
Pseudomonacidal – fights Pseudomonas
bacteria
 Bactericidal – fights ALL bacteria
 Virucidal – fights ALL viruses
 Tuberculocidal – fights stronger viruses
like HIV, TB, and HBV
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Hospital Disinfectants
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To meet salon requirements, a
disinfectant must be effective against
bacteria, fungi, and viruses
Other Surfaces
It is important to disinfect all surfaces :
Combs, brushes, scissors, razors, nippers,
electrodes, counter tops, foot baths, door knobs,
finger bowls, telephones, and cash registers
To properly disinfect:
1. clean with suitable cleaner
2. Apply disinfectant
3. Leave wet for at least 10 minutes
4. Dry
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Types of Disinfectants-QUATS
There are several types of salon
disinfectants
 QUATS-Quaternary Ammonium
Compounds are safe, odorless, and fast
acting
 Most quats disinfect in 10 to 15 minutes
 Effective for tools & countertops
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Types of Disinfectants-PHENOLS
Phenols are another type of disinfectant
used in the salon
 They are used mostly on metal
instruments
 Phenols can cause skin irritation
 Extremely poisonous
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Alcohol 2
Alcohol 1
3Types of alcohol
Methyl Alcohol – methanol
 Ethyl Alcohol – ethanol or grain alcohol
 Isopropyl Alcohol – rubbing alcohol
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methyl
ethyl
isopropyl
Ethyl and isopropyl are used in the salon for disinfecting
Ethyl Alcohol must be 70% to be effective
Isopropyl must be 99%
Ethyl and Isopropyl are sometimes used to disinfect
tools, however, many states do not allow alcohols to
be used as disinfectants!
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Bleach
Ultrasonic Cleaners
Household bleach sodium hypochlorite is
not designed for disinfecting salon
implements.
 Products such as Pine Sol, and Lysol can
be used on the floors, and in the
bathrooms, sinks and waste receptacles
but should not be used on salon
implements.
Use high frequency waves to create
bubbles in liquids.
 They must be used with a disinfectant to
be effective
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Sterilization
Safety
Sterilization is the most effective type of
decontamination against microbes
 Even kills bacteria spores
 Steam autoclave and dry heat
 It is multi-step
 Time consuming and difficult
 It is not practical for the beauty salon
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Your Professional Responsibility
Protect
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yourself
your client
your safety
your craft and profession
Read labels before using-Any professional
salon product can be dangerous if used
incorrectly
Safety Precautions - 1
USE CAUTION Always wear gloves (esp when mixing)
 Always add disinfectant to water and NOT
water to disinfectant
 Keep Away from Children
 Never pour quats or phenols over your hands
 Never place in unmarked containers (Label all
containers)
 Always disinfect according to EPA guidelines
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Safety Precautions 2 – Tools 1
Most tools used in a salon can be
disinfected including combs, brushes,
rollers, picks, scissors, tweezers, and nail
clippers.
 Pre-clean tools
 Rinse thoroughly and pat dry
 Put on gloves
 Mix disinfectants to EPA guidelines
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Safety Precautions 3 – Tools 2
Add tools to disinfectants
 Watch the time!!!
 Use tongs when removing implements
 Rinse and dry
 Place tools in clean container
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Safety Precautions 4
All lines should be cleaned with bleach after
use
 All tools that cannot be put into a liquid should
be cleaned with a spray disinfectant made for
electrical equipment
 Use tongs when removing implements
 All work stations, including doorknobs, handles,
and other high-use areas should be cleaned
also routinely throughout the day
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CAUTION
In the past, formalin was recommended
as a disinfectant and fumigant. It is not
safe for salon use.
 The gas released from formalin tablets is
called formaldehyde. It is a suspected
human cancer causing agent. It is
poisonous to inhale and is irritating to
eyes, noise, throat and lungs.
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Foot spas can house bacteria and parasites if not cleaned
properly
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