In addition to hot and cold running water, what must be available on facility premises?

• A. wash basin or sink
• B. soap
• C. towels
• D. faucet

Answer: (B)

The key idea here is that effective hand hygiene requires soap in addition to running water. Water alone can rinse away some dirt, but soap is needed to break down oils and lift microbes from the skin so they can be washed away. In an esthetics facility, having soap ensures hands can be properly cleaned before touching clients or performing services, which helps prevent transmission of germs.

The other items are not described as the required addition beyond the water supply in this standard: a wash basin or sink is the fixture that provides water, not an extra supply; a faucet is part of the water delivery, not a separate requirement; towels are commonly used for drying, but the specified mandatory addition is soap for proper handwashing.