Heath and safety in the salon

The health and safety at work act 1974 is there to:

• to Protect the health, safety and well-being of employers, employees and the public.

• To protect the health, safety and well-being of employees.

• To protect the health, safety and well-being of employers.

• To protect the heath, safety and well-being of the public.

What is a therapists Role under the heath and safety at work act?

• To use safe methods of working when the salon is busy.

• To use safe methods of working at all time.

• To make sure your are is tidy.

• To use safe methods of working in front of a client.

How would you deal with a faulty piece of electrical equipment?

• Turn it off and use a different machine.

• Turn it off and tell the junior therapist to change it.

• Turn it off and put a label on it.

• Turn it off, out a label on it and report to a manager.

Where should you store chemicals?

• In the boiler cupboard out of the way.

• Under the reception desk.

• On a low shelf in a dark cabinet.

• On a top shelf in a dark cabinet.

Why should we stay alert to hazards in the work place?

• To look professional.

• To prevent potential accidents.

• To get someone else in trouble.

• You shouldn’t - it’s not your responsibility.

Who is exempt from wearing PPE?

• A junior therapist.

• The owner.

• A senior therapist.

• No one is expect.

What should be reported to a manager?

• A broken mag lamp

• A late client

• A trailing wire

• A spillage

Following manufacture instructions will:

• Ensure your day runs on time.

• Enable you to earn the maximum profit.

• Reduce the risk of harm or injury to yourself of your client.

• Help you to get tips.

A risk is:

• Inevitable.

• A chance someone might be harmed by a hazard.

• Is when you prevent an accident.

A hazard is:

• Something that will cause serious harm.

• Something that is intentionally done.

• Anything that might cause harm.