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April 2010
CALFORNIA
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology State of California Department of Consumer Affairs
P.O. Box 944226 • Sacramento, CA 94244-2260
Information: 1-800-952-5210 | www.barbercosmo.ca.gov
• 979(d) - Incorrect storage of disinfected non-electrical instruments.
How to avoid violation: Store all disinfected non-electrical items (example: combs, brushes, manicuring tools, etc.) in a clean and covered place that is labeled clean or disinfected.
• 979(c) - Incorrect storage of soiled non-electrical instruments.
How to avoid violation: Store all soiled non-electrical items (example: combs, brushes, manicuring tools, etc.) in a receptacle that is labeled soiled or dirty.
• 981(a) - No disposal of non-disinfectable instruments.
How to avoid violation: Immediately discard items that cannot be disinfected (example: buffers, sponges, wax sticks, etc.) in a waste receptacle.
• 988(b) - Liquids, creams, powders and cosmetics not properly labeled.
How to avoid violation: Distinctly label all bottles and containers of their contents (example: water, gel, oil, etc.).
• 979(a) - Incorrect disinfection of non-electrical instruments.
How to avoid violation: Before use upon a patron, clean instruments with soap or detergent and water. Totally immerse instruments in an EPA-registered disinfectant with bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal activity and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
• 979(b) - Disinfectant not changed and/or covered.
How to avoid violation: Always keep disinfectant solution covered and change disinfectant at least once per week or when it is visibly cloudy or dirty.
• 988(a) - Liquids, creams, powders and cosmetics not in a clean and/or closed container.
How to avoid violation: Store all liquids, creams, powders and cosmetics in clean and closed containers.
• 988(c) - Removal of liquids, creams, powders and cosmetics causing contamination to remaining portion.
How to avoid violation: When only using a portion of a cosmetic preparation, remove from container as not to contaminate the remaining portion. Example: When removing wax directly from the wax container avoid “double dipping” using the same applicator.
• 978(a)(5) - Insufficient disinfectant solution in container for total immersion of tools and instruments.
How to avoid violation: When disinfecting tools and instruments, ensure there is enough disinfectant solution in the container to allow the tools and instruments to be completely covered.
• 904(a) - Health and Safety Rules not conspicuously posted in reception area of establishment.
How to avoid violation: Display Health and Safety Rules in the reception area and ensure it is clearly visible.
For more information visit www.barbercosmo.ca.gov/laws_regs/common_violations.shtml
CALIFORNIA
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology State of California Department of Consumer Affairs
P.O. Box 944226 • Sacramento, CA 94244-2260
Information: 1-800-952-5210
www.barbercosmo.ca.gov
Staff Members:
Kristy Underwood — Executive Officer
Denise Johnson — Deputy Executive Officer
The Board of Barbering and Cosmetology does not endorse any article, product, advertisement, or service contained in this newspaper. If you have any questions or concerns about the contents of any article in this newspaper you believe may affect you as a licensee, you may write to: Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, P.O. Box 944226, Sacramento, California, 94244-226
