Follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines for sanitizing and disinfecting implements after exposure to blood.

Following guidelines should include

• National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) Health and Safety Standards Blood Spill Procedure (https://nictesting.org/infection-control-and-blood-procedure/ Links to an external site.)
• safety data sheets (SDS)
• procedures to ensure safety of both the students and clients.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What OSHA regulations apply to salons? To classroom labs?
• What penalties can result from OSHA violations?
• What health dangers are associated with blood spills?
• Where is your classroom SDS located?
• What role does the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and OSHA play in salon safety?