Disinfection & SafetyQuestion 31 of 100
The owner of the salon where you just started hands you an unlabeled jug of monomer with a very strong odor and tells you to use it because it lasts longer and costs less. What should you do?
a.Use it during your shift but keep your own EMA monomer for your regular clients.
b.Refuse to use it, tell the owner the product is prohibited in California, and report the salon to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
c.Use it only on clients who ask for the strongest possible set, and warn them about the smell.
d.Use it but wear a dust mask and prop the back door open for ventilation.
Explanation
Option B is the only correct answer: a prohibited product stays prohibited no matter who tells you to use it, and it is your license that is on the line along with your clients' nails. Using it part of the time (A and C) is still using it, and a client cannot consent to a banned product. A dust mask (D) filters dust, not vapors, and no amount of fresh air makes an illegal monomer legal.
Law Reference: California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Health and Safety Regulations (CCR Title 16)Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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