Health and Safety

Loose wires on an electrical plug are a:

• hazard

• threat

• risk

• nuisance

When you are carrying out a treatment using chemicals, what personal protective equipment should use?

• Apron only

• Apron and gloves

• Mask and gloves

• Mask only

What method of sterilisation is effective for metal tools?

• Autoclave

• Ultra-violet cabinet

• Surgical spirit

• Barbicide

Why must you always record accidents? To

• state the members of staff who were involved

• confirm in which area the accident occurred

• provide information if there is any type of investigation

• check which member of staff is responsible for the accident

Which Act sets out guidelines for managing health, safety and the environment in the workplace?

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• Public liability insurance and safety executive

• Health and Safety Regulations 1981

What is the definition of a risk?

• The threat of something dangerous happening because of a hazard

• The threat of nothing dangerous happening because of a hazard

• An insurance policy put in place to protect staff and clients

• The chance taken when dealing with a new client in the salon

The equipment that you use must be sterilised in order to:

• spread bacteria

• prevent risk of allergies

• spread viruses

• prevent risk of cross-infection

A fire extinguisher identified with a black rectangle containing carbon dioxide, is suitable for what kind of fire?

• Wood, paper, oils and fats

• Burning liquids

• Wood, papers and textiles

• Electrical and flammable liquids

Why do workplace health and safety policies need to be set in place? To

• create a framework for a safe working environment

• give employees instructions on selling products

• give employees opportunities to update their practice

• make the employer aware of the health and safety in the workplace

What might happen if the wrong type of fire extinguisher was used?

• The fire may be extinguished more quickly

• It would not be necessary to evacuate as quickly

• It could escalate the severity of the fire

• The fire alarm might not go off