Title: Demonstrate procedures for attending to a contaminated work area.
Course: Master Barber II (Three-year Program) (19002-II) > Section: Demonstrating Safety, Sanitation, and Disease Control

Demonstration should include following disinfection procedures after a blood exposure incident or other contamination:

- Soak implements in appropriate disinfectant.
- Clean and disinfect work area.
- Dispose of towels and swabs properly.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the difference between sterilization and disinfection? Why are both important in the barbershop?
- Which items require disinfection, and which items are single-use?
- Why is it particularly important to dispose of soiled towels correctly?
- Why should one clean before disinfecting? How are the two steps different?