L2 Health and Safety revision quiz

Health and safety rules should always be displayed...

• in a prominent position

• in a discreet position

• by an exit

• by an entrance

The difference between legislation and workplace policies is that legislation is

• employee led and workplace policies are client led.

• client led and workplace policies are employee led

• government led and workplace policies are salon led.

• salon led and workplace policies are government led.

Electricity at work legislation states that

• a qualified and competent person must check all electrical appliances regularly.

• the employer has a duty to select protective equipment for use which is kept in good repair.

• all employees must know how to minimise their risk of injury from lifting and handling objects.

• all chemicals and waste must be stored and disposed of safely in accordance with local by-laws.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) legislation states that

• the employer has a duty to select equipment for use which is properly constructed and kept in good repair.

• employers are required to provide resources where risks cannot be controlled by another means.

• all employees must know how to minimise their risk of injury from lifting and handling objects.

• all chemicals and waste must be stored and disposed of safely in accordance with local by-laws.

Maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic salon is the responsibility of...

• All salon staff.

• Employers only

• Employees only

• The salon receptionist.

A risk is...

• How likely it is that a hazard will stop harm

• How likely it is that a hazard will cause harm

• Removing a haard

• Reducing a hazard.

An example of a common salon hazard is...

• A trailing wire

• An open door

• An unmanned work station

• An unattended reception

Which of the following hazards should be referred to a senior team member?

• An open door

• An unattended reception

• A leaking bottle of chemicals

• An unmanned work station

Gloves should be worn during chemical services to help prevent...

• Folliculitis

• Dermatitis

• Psoriasis

• Impetigo

Controlling hygiene and infection within the salon will ensure that...

• The spread of disease and the risk of cross-infection will be reduced.

• The spread of disease and all forms of cross-infection will be eliminated.

• Germs will be removed.

• Viruses will be removed.