Cosmetology Safety Flashcard

Front

You get hairspray or chemicals in your eyes. What do you do?

Back

Have someone help you rinse your eyes in the eyewash.

Front

You are exposed to hazards in your workplace if you are a cosmetologist:

Back

True

Front

When you spill something on the floor you should stop what you’re doing and pick it up to avoid trips and falls and possible injury. True or False?

Back

True

Front

Which health effect causes the greatest number of cosmetology students to drop out of school?

Back

Allergies/Skin Rash

Front

Which of the following controls should be used to reduce worker exposure to formaldehyde? Open windows and doors, Use only a salon specific air purifier, Local exhaust ventilation, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

Which of these are employee’s rights under OSHA?
- Get training from your employer as required by OSHA standards
- File a complaint with OSHA if you believe there are violations of OSHA standards or serious hazards
- Request action from your employer to correct hazards or violations of OSHA standards
- All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

Which of the following are possible health risks from work in hair and nail salons? Chemical burns including chemicals in your eyes, Asthma, Infectious diseases, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

Work as a hairdresser may increase your risk of problems during pregnancy.

Back

True

Front

Which of the following hair products contain chemicals that can cause allergies? Hair dyes, Bleaching solutions, Permanent wave solutions, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

Which of the following nail products contain chemicals that can cause allergy?
Acrylic nail liquids and powders, Nail gels, Nail glue, All of the above

Back

All of the above