Infection Control & SafetyQuestion 208 of 484
Alcohol-based hand sanitizer may be used by a salon technician:
a.Anytime, including when hands are visibly soiled
b.As a supplement to, but not a replacement for, soap-and-water hand washing
c.Only at the end of the day
d.Only when no client is in the salon
Explanation
Alcohol-based hand sanitizer can supplement hand washing when hands are not visibly soiled, but it does NOT replace soap-and-water washing, especially when hands are visibly dirty or after a bloodborne exposure.
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