Disinfection & SafetyQuestion 26 of 100
A client arrives with an obvious contagious skin condition on the scalp. The barber should:
a.Perform the service quickly
b.Use extra disinfectant and proceed
c.Ignore it if the client insists
d.Decline the service and refer the client to a physician
Explanation
Barbers are not permitted to service a client showing signs of a contagious or infectious condition. The correct action is to politely decline and recommend the client see a physician, protecting other clients and staff.
Law Reference: CCR Title 16 §979Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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