H+S from PP week 1

Multiple Choice

Why is health and safety important in a hairdressing salon?

• To protect clients and staff from harm

• To make the salon look professional

• To increase the number of clients

• To reduce the cost of products

Open Ended

State the difference between sterilisation and sanitisation.

Open Ended

Discuss how health and safety legislation applies to the hairdressing industry and why risk assessment is important.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are effective methods of sterilisation commonly used in salons?

• Barbicide solution

• UV sterilizer

• Glass bead sterilizer

• Hand washing

Fill in the Blank

The likelihood of a hazard's potential being realised is known as ___.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between a hazard and a risk in the context of a hairdressing salon?

• A hazard is a potential source of harm, while a risk is the likelihood of that harm occurring.

• A hazard is always unavoidable, while a risk can be controlled.

• A risk is a physical object, while a hazard is a situation.

• A hazard is the same as a risk.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios presents the highest risk of someone slipping in a salon?

• Water on the floor that is not identified and not wiped up

• Water on the floor that is coned off and wiped up

• Trailing wires lying flat against the wall

• A heavy box lifted using correct manual handling techniques

Open Ended

Identify two examples of hazards in a salon and explain how the associated risks can be minimized.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct procedure to minimize risk when a mirror is smashed on the floor in a salon?

• Carefully pick up glass, place in a sharps box, and sweep the floor for remaining glass.

• Leave the glass until a cleaner arrives.

• Sweep the glass into a corner and leave it there.

• Ask someone else to clean it up without any precautions.

Multiple Choice

According to the COSHH regulations, what are the four main aspects to consider when controlling hazardous substances?

• Storage, Handling, Use, Disposal

• Purchase, Storage, Cleaning, Use

• Labeling, Mixing, Use, Cleaning

• Transport, Storage, Use, Mixing

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: According to the Electricity at Work Act, you should always switch off at the ___ before connecting or disconnecting any electrical appliance.

Open Ended

Explain why it is important to follow both COSHH and Electricity at Work Act regulations in a salon environment.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are recommended practices to reduce harm when using display screen equipment? 3 answers

• Adjust your chair correctly

• Use a foot rest if needed

• Take regular breaks

• Ignore any aches or pains

Open Ended

List three characteristics protected under the Equality Act 2010.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of carrying out a skin test in a hairdressing salon?

• To check for allergies or reactions

• To improve hair texture

• To increase hair growth

• To reduce hair loss

Multiple Choice

What do the working time regulations in the UK stipulate for workers?

• Minimum rest breaks, daily rest, weekly rest, and maximum average working week

• Only the maximum number of hours per week

• Only the minimum wage

• Only annual leave entitlements

Open Ended

Which question from today's session did you find most challenging, and why?