Cutting hair - Health and safety

Which one of the following best describes a sharps bin?

• A covered black bin for disposable razors

• A waste bin kept safely in the staff room

• A yellow bin emptied by specialists

• A lined bin for disposal of needles

Which one of the following is the best way to maintain hairdressing scissors?

• Remove and store securely

• Oil and sharpen regularly

• Wash in hot soapy water

• steralise everyday

Which one of the following is the main reason to remove hair cuttings immediately?

• Because it presents a slipping hazard

• Because it will put clients off

• Because it presents a tripping hazard

• Because it looks unprofessional

Which one of the following is recommended to remove hair clippings and debris from combs?

• Sponge

• Toothbrush

• Cotton wool

• Pintail comb

Straight hair is classified as

• Type 4

• Type 3

• Type 2

• Type 1

Which of the following is recommended for sterilising clippers

• Ultra Violet light - UV cabinet

• Chemical - Barbicide

• Chemical - Wipes/spays

• Moist heat - steam

The Factors of curly hair can make it difficult to cut because

• It is usually course and needs thinning

• It has more growth patterns and can spring up

• It seems shorter during the cut and longer when finished

• It is fine and lacks volume

Which one of the following techniques should be used to create a textured look?

• Club cutting

• Point cutting

• Scissor over comb

• Clipper over comb

Why is it important to control tools and equipment when cutting hair?

• So you don't damage them

• To look professional

• To avoid risk of injury to clients scalp

• To make the client feel comfortable

If you drop your tools such as your comb while cutting, you should do what?

• sterilise comb and use a fresh one while it's left to sterilise.
• carry on cutting.
• put in sterilising chemicals for a few seconds and then carry on.
• clean it on a towel and then carry on.