Infection Control & SafetyQuestion 246 of 484
Which of the following is TRUE about UV light sanitizer cabinets in a California salon?
a.UV cabinets fulfill the legal disinfection requirement on their own
b.UV cabinets may be used for clean storage but do NOT substitute for required chemical disinfection
c.UV cabinets sterilize tools instantly
d.UV cabinets replace the EPA-registered disinfectant
Explanation
California regulation requires chemical disinfection in an EPA-registered product for the labeled contact time. A UV cabinet may be useful for keeping already-disinfected tools clean, but it does NOT replace the chemical disinfection step.
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