Hygiene & Sterilisation

Good Hygiene can be demonstrated through the following measures:

• Sterilise (complete destruction of pathogens) metal tools using an autoclave or a glass bead steriliser and sanitise tools in barbicide following sterilisation
• disinfect work surfaces with disinfectant sprays
• cover cuts and abrasions
• sanitise therapist hands before and after treatments
• sanitise with sprays and gels
• clean towels between clients
• dirty towels in covered bin
• disposable towels
• dispense products with a spatula, pump or spray, disposables used wherever possible
• no smoking
• personal hygiene
• replace loose lids, uncapped bottles and pots

Methods of Sterilisation – (comedone extractor) autoclave, glass bead, chemical, UV cabinet for storage only.

Disinfection – heat or chemical methods, bactericides, fungicides, viricides, UVcabinet for storage only.

Disposal of waste: Single use items, pedal bin with a liner, spillages and unused chemicals, contaminated waste, hazardous waste, environmental protection.