Demonstrate safety practices when working with chemicals.

Demonstration should include

  • washing and sanitizing hands before and after every service
  • reading and following manufacturer's directions for products being used
  • wearing protective gloves when necessary
  • removing products completely from skin of employee and client
  • keeping chemicals properly secured.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • Why is it necessary to examine the client's skin, hands, and feet for abrasions, disorders, and diseases?
  • What should be done if the client has skin damage?
  • Why is it necessary to read and follow manufacturer's directions for chemicals?
  • When should gloves be worn?
  • What can happen if the entire treatment product is not removed from skin?
  • When is it necessary to apply a moisturizer at the completion of a service?