THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
The 10 most common violations cited during an inspection.
1. IMPROPER DISINFECTION OF NON-ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Tips: Clean your equipment using an EPA-approved disinfectant. Keep disinfected items in an area that’s clean and covered, and all dirty items in a receptacle that’s labeled “dirty.”
2. IMPROPER STORAGE OF LIQUIDS, CREAMS, POWDERS, AND COSMETICS
Tips: Store all items in clean and closed containers. Label all bottles and containers with their contents.
3. INCORRECT DISPOSAL OF NON-DISINFECTED ITEMS
Tips: Immediately dispose of items that can’t be disinfected, such as buffers, sponges, and wax sticks.
4. UNLICENSED ESTABLISHMENT, EMPLOYEE, OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Tips: Always keep your personal license current. Be sure the establishment you work for holds a current license.
5. IMPROPER DISPLAY OF LICENSE
Tips: Your license needs to be posted at your work station. An establishment’s license must be posted in the reception area.
6. INCORRECT CLEANING AND/OR STORAGE OF TOWELS
Tips: Towels must be cleaned in water at least 140 degrees, for no less than 15 minutes. Clean towels must be stored in closed cabinets.
7. ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT CLEAN OR IS IN DISREPAIR
Tips: Keep all floors, walls, woodwork, ceilings, furnishings, and fixtures clean and in good repair.
8. EQUIPMENT IS NOT FULLY IMMERSED IN DISINFECTANT DURING CLEANING
Tips: There must be enough disinfectant solution in the container to allow the tools and instruments to be completely covered.
9. UNSANITARY BRUSHES
Tips: Keep all brushes maintained and in clean condition.
10. UNSANITARY TREATMENT TABLES OR HEADRESTS
Tips: Chair headrests must be covered with a clean towel. Shampoo trays and bowls must be cleaned with soap and water after each shampoo. Treatment tables must be covered with a clean sheet of paper for each client.