When should a risk assessment be carried out?

• Everyday

• Annually

• For each new client

• Before using a new product or piece of equipment

What is the correct sequence for carrying out a risk assessment?

• Decide who might be harmed, decide on precautions, identify hazards, implement, record findings, review assessment

• Identify hazards, decide who might be harmed, decide on precautions, record finding, implement, review assessment

• Identify hazards, record findings, decide on precautions, decide who might be harmed, implement, review assessment

• Review assessment, identify hazards, record findings, decide who might be harmed, decide on precautions, implement

Which one of the following is not good security practice?

• Keeping the till locked and the reception area manned

• Keeping your personal belongings in your locker or a secure area

• Ensuring that windows and doors are locked when you leave the salon

• Leaving valuable in the salon overnight

Read the following two statements:

Statement 1

An obstruction to a fire exit is a hazard, but the risk of endangering someone's life is low.

Statement 2

Faulty electrical equipment poses a high risk to clients and staff.

Which one of the following is correct for the above statements?

• True True

• True False

• False True

• False False

Read the following statements:

Statement 1

A risk assessment identifies potential hazards and assesses the risks arising from these. Risks are categorised as high, medium or low

Statement 2

A risk assessment is carried out to identify and minimise the impact of hazards.

Which one of the following is correct for the above statements?

• True True

• True False

• False True

• False False

Which one of the following identifies the best course of action to take to lower the risk of contact dermatitis to staff?

• Use aprons when in contact with chemicals

• Take regular breaks when standing for long periods

• Carry out a PAT test before microdermabrasion treatments

• Use gloves when carrying out treatments

Read the following statements:

1. Training needs for staff members

2. An outline of staff responsibilities

3. Pay scales for staff members

4. Disciplinary proceedings for staff

An action plan arising from a risk assessment i the salon may contain which two of these?

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 3 and 4

• 1 and 4

Which one of the following laws is concerned with the use of chemicals in the workplace?

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

• Workplace (Health and Safety and Welfare) Regulations

• Control of Substance Hazardous to Health Regulations

• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

Which one of the following is the legislation that requires a salon employer to carry out a risk assessment?

• Health and Safety (Information for Employees) Regulations

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

• Workplace (Health , Safety and Welfare) Regulations

• Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulation

Poor posture can lead to which one of the following?

• Infections

• Infestations

• Contact dermatitis

• Musculoskeletal disorders