Oregon Cosmetology State Laws and Rules questions and
answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
What must authorization holders do when it comes to the state regulations and federal ventilation
requirements?
- correct answer (1) Authorization holders must observe the Department of Human Services, Oregon
Health
Authority, and other city, county and state regulations.
(2) Authorization holders must adhere to all city, county, state and federal ventilation
requirements.
Any public place in a facility shall be governed under which act? They should all provide adequate what?
- correct answer Any public place in a facility shall be governed under the Oregon Indoor Clean Air Act as
it
appears in ORS 433.835 through 433.875. All facilities shall provide adequate ventilation
according to OAR 817-005-0005(2).
An adequate and immediate supply of both hot and cold running water and wash basins
must be available:
- correct answer (a) On the facility premises and;
(b) In any work area where hazardous materials are in use, which may have a harmful effect
on or be absorbed through the skin if the contamination is not removed.
Do sinks in restrooms qualify as a water source for a facility? When only do they qualify?
- correct answer No, and they only qualify in a natural hair care establishment.
Washing accommodations must be kept in what condition?
- correct answer Clean and Sanitary.
,What must be available in a facility bathroom? What is prohibited in facility bathrooms?
- correct answer (5) Hand soap or similar cleansing agents must be available.
(6) Individual towels of cloth or paper must be available. Air blowers for drying the hands may be
substituted for towels.
(7) Use of bar soap or a common towel is prohibited.
What are the rules for employee restrooms? Where must they be?
- correct answer Restrooms must be available for employees. The restroom must be on the facility
premises or in an adjoining premise which is reasonably accessible from any work area.
Facility restrooms must be kept in what order at all times?
- correct answer All restrooms on facility premises must be kept clean, sanitary and in proper working
order
at all times.
Where must the liquid waste be discharged? In the absence of that, which method meets the
requirements?
- correct answer (3) All liquid waste from toilets and sinks must be discharged directly into a public
sewer or, in
the absence of a public sewer, by method meeting the requirements of ORS Chapter 454
(sewage treatment and disposal systems).
What types of towels are used by authorization holders on clients? Where are they stored?
- correct answer (1) An authorization holder must:
(a) Use clean towels or linens for each client.
(b) Store clean towels and linens in a clean area.
Where are soiled towels stored? Where are chemically soiled towels stored?
- correct answer (c) Use closable containers large enough and sturdy enough to store all soiled towels or
linens.
(d) Store chemically soiled towels or linens in fire-retardant containers.
, How should towels be laundered?
- correct answer Launder towels or linens by a regular commercial laundering or by a non-commercial
laundering process, which includes use of commercial laundry detergent manufactured for
the purpose of cleaning clothes, linens or other washable fabric, and immersion in hot water
during the hot water wash/rinse operation.
What is used to prevent direct contact between a common use hair cloth or cape and the client's skin?
- correct answer (1) A neck strip or towel must be placed around the client's neck to prevent direct
contact
between a common use hair cloth or cape and the client's skin.
All items which come in direct contact with the client's skin but do not require disinfecting
must be:
- correct answer Clean
All articles which come in direct contact with the client's skin and cannot be cleaned or
disinfected must be:
- correct answer disposed of in a covered waste receptacle immediately after use.
All substances, including paraffin wax, used within a field of practice must be dispensed
from:
- correct answer containers in a manner to prevent contamination of the unused portion.
How must paraffin wax be used to prevent contamination of remaining wax in the paraffin bath?
- correct answer application with a single use or sanitized
spatula or applicator, or disposal of any used wax.
When not in use, how should paraffin be stored?
- correct answer (3) Paraffin must be covered when not in use, and maintained at a temperature
specified by
the manufacturer's instructions.
answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
What must authorization holders do when it comes to the state regulations and federal ventilation
requirements?
- correct answer (1) Authorization holders must observe the Department of Human Services, Oregon
Health
Authority, and other city, county and state regulations.
(2) Authorization holders must adhere to all city, county, state and federal ventilation
requirements.
Any public place in a facility shall be governed under which act? They should all provide adequate what?
- correct answer Any public place in a facility shall be governed under the Oregon Indoor Clean Air Act as
it
appears in ORS 433.835 through 433.875. All facilities shall provide adequate ventilation
according to OAR 817-005-0005(2).
An adequate and immediate supply of both hot and cold running water and wash basins
must be available:
- correct answer (a) On the facility premises and;
(b) In any work area where hazardous materials are in use, which may have a harmful effect
on or be absorbed through the skin if the contamination is not removed.
Do sinks in restrooms qualify as a water source for a facility? When only do they qualify?
- correct answer No, and they only qualify in a natural hair care establishment.
Washing accommodations must be kept in what condition?
- correct answer Clean and Sanitary.
,What must be available in a facility bathroom? What is prohibited in facility bathrooms?
- correct answer (5) Hand soap or similar cleansing agents must be available.
(6) Individual towels of cloth or paper must be available. Air blowers for drying the hands may be
substituted for towels.
(7) Use of bar soap or a common towel is prohibited.
What are the rules for employee restrooms? Where must they be?
- correct answer Restrooms must be available for employees. The restroom must be on the facility
premises or in an adjoining premise which is reasonably accessible from any work area.
Facility restrooms must be kept in what order at all times?
- correct answer All restrooms on facility premises must be kept clean, sanitary and in proper working
order
at all times.
Where must the liquid waste be discharged? In the absence of that, which method meets the
requirements?
- correct answer (3) All liquid waste from toilets and sinks must be discharged directly into a public
sewer or, in
the absence of a public sewer, by method meeting the requirements of ORS Chapter 454
(sewage treatment and disposal systems).
What types of towels are used by authorization holders on clients? Where are they stored?
- correct answer (1) An authorization holder must:
(a) Use clean towels or linens for each client.
(b) Store clean towels and linens in a clean area.
Where are soiled towels stored? Where are chemically soiled towels stored?
- correct answer (c) Use closable containers large enough and sturdy enough to store all soiled towels or
linens.
(d) Store chemically soiled towels or linens in fire-retardant containers.
, How should towels be laundered?
- correct answer Launder towels or linens by a regular commercial laundering or by a non-commercial
laundering process, which includes use of commercial laundry detergent manufactured for
the purpose of cleaning clothes, linens or other washable fabric, and immersion in hot water
during the hot water wash/rinse operation.
What is used to prevent direct contact between a common use hair cloth or cape and the client's skin?
- correct answer (1) A neck strip or towel must be placed around the client's neck to prevent direct
contact
between a common use hair cloth or cape and the client's skin.
All items which come in direct contact with the client's skin but do not require disinfecting
must be:
- correct answer Clean
All articles which come in direct contact with the client's skin and cannot be cleaned or
disinfected must be:
- correct answer disposed of in a covered waste receptacle immediately after use.
All substances, including paraffin wax, used within a field of practice must be dispensed
from:
- correct answer containers in a manner to prevent contamination of the unused portion.
How must paraffin wax be used to prevent contamination of remaining wax in the paraffin bath?
- correct answer application with a single use or sanitized
spatula or applicator, or disposal of any used wax.
When not in use, how should paraffin be stored?
- correct answer (3) Paraffin must be covered when not in use, and maintained at a temperature
specified by
the manufacturer's instructions.
