Disinfection & SafetyQuestion 30 of 100
Why must a barber never use a shaving brush or styptic pencil communally on multiple clients?
a.They are too expensive
b.They are hard to store
c.They dull too quickly
d.They can transfer blood and microbes from client to client
Explanation
Shared items that contact skin or minor nicks, such as a styptic pencil, can carry blood and pathogens between clients. Barbers should use single-use styptic products such as powder or liquid applied with a disposable applicator.
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