Infection Prevention in Salons — Quick Reference Card

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One-page reference card for infection prevention in salons in salons.

Table of Contents

1. What is infection prevention in salons?
2. The minimum you must do
3. Key numbers to remember
Primary sources (national & international authorities)

1. What is infection prevention in salons?

Salons present a unique infection-control challenge: intimate skin contact, potential blood exposure (razor nicks, cuticle cuts), and sequential client service with shared tools^[1]. The bloodborne pathogen chain (hepatitis B/C, HIV) and the contact-transmission chain (ringworm, impetigo, head lice) require different but complementary controls. In any country, the public health authority issues sector-specific infection-prevention guidance^[2].

2. The minimum you must do

Daily salon infection control checklist

Sharps disposal bin available and labelled
Bloodborne pathogen kit accessible
Single-use items (razors, wax strips) stocked
Staff illness self-declaration completed
PPE (gloves, masks) stocked at stations
Post-exposure protocol poster visible
Client screening cards available

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3. Key numbers to remember

Indicator	Baseline	Target	Time	Measurement
Bloodborne pathogen training	Annual	Quarterly	3 months	Training record
Sharps disposal compliance	80%	100%	Immediate	Bin audit
Post-exposure protocol known	50% staff	100% staff	1 month	Drill test
Client screening completion	Variable	100% before chemical service	Immediate	Consultation card
Incident report rate	Unknown	100% captured	1 month	Incident log

Primary sources (national & international authorities)

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Important disclaimer: MmowW is not a beauty-regulation certification body. The content above is educational best-practice writing distilled from primary national-authority sources (WHO, FDA, EU Reg 1223/2009, national health departments). Final responsibility for compliance rests with the salon operator and the relevant authority. Always verify with primary sources and your local regulator.

Takayuki Sawai — Gyoseishoshi

Licensed Gyoseishoshi (Certified Gyoseishoshi) and founder of MmowW. Making salon compliance easy for beauty professionals worldwide.