Infection Control & SafetyQuestion 200 of 484
Used cotton balls and gauze that are contaminated with a client's blood must be:
a.Discarded in a sealed bag or biohazard container
b.Placed in the regular trash uncovered
c.Left at the workstation until end of day
d.Flushed down the toilet
Explanation
Under Cal/OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, blood-contaminated materials must be disposed of in a sealed bag or biohazard container per the salon's exposure control plan.
Law Reference: 8 CCR §5193Practice all 484 questions free — no signup required.
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