Hair and beard covers in prep and pack
CRCST practice question · Departmental Considerations
A new technician arrives to work in the prep and pack area with a short beard partly uncovered and hair escaping the sides of his cap. What should the lead technician tell him?
- A. All head and facial hair must be fully covered in clean work areas
- B. Facial hair only needs to be covered in the decontamination area
- C. A cap is optional if he works more than six feet from open trays
- D. Hair coverage only matters when entering an operating room
Answer
A. All head and facial hair must be fully covered in clean work areas
Hair and skin shed particles and microorganisms, so head and facial hair must be completely covered where items are inspected, assembled and packaged. Limiting the requirement to decontamination misses the point that clean areas are where shedding onto packages matters most.
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