What must be done with hair clippings on the floor after each client?

• A. Sweep them up and dispose of them in a covered container.
• B. Leave them on the floor until the end of the day.
• C. Sweep into a trash bin without a cover.
• D. Store them for reuse.

Answer: (A)

After each client, keeping the workspace clean and sanitary is essential. Hair clippings on the floor can harbor bacteria, create slip hazards, and attract pests, so they should be removed right away. The best practice is to sweep the clippings up and dispose of them in a covered waste container. A covered container helps contain odors, prevents pests from accessing the waste, and keeps the area tidy until disposal. Leaving clippings on the floor until the end of the day is unsafe and unsanitary for the next client. Sweeping into an open trash bin can spill waste and spread particles, and storing clippings for reuse is not hygienic or allowed.