Disinfection & SafetyQuestion 14 of 100
A straight razor with a permanent (non-replaceable) blade used in barbering must be:
a.Cleaned and disinfected with an EPA-registered disinfectant between every client
b.Only wiped on a towel between clients
c.Never disinfected because steel resists germs
d.Disinfected only at the end of the week
Explanation
A fixed-blade straight razor cannot be discarded, so it must be cleaned and then immersed in or wiped with an appropriate EPA-registered disinfectant after each use. This prevents transfer of bloodborne pathogens between clients.
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