Infection Control & SafetyQuestion 202 of 484

A barber wants to use a straight razor with a non-replaceable blade on multiple clients. To comply with California regulation, the razor must be:

a.Wiped with a clean towel between clients
b.Sharpened on a strop between clients
c.Rinsed in hot water for one minute between clients
d.Disinfected between clients with an EPA-registered tuberculocidal disinfectant

Explanation

Non-disposable straight razors may be used on multiple clients only if disinfected between clients with an EPA-registered tuberculocidal hospital-grade disinfectant on a hard non-porous surface.

Law Reference: 16 CCR §979

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