Health and Safety

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

• Conrol of Substances Hazardous to Health

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• Public liability insurance and safety executive

• Health and Safety Regulations 1981

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

Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (1992) requires employers to:

• be sure of how to protect and store chemicals safely

• give training to employees on how to handle and move large heavy objects

• give training to employees for hygiene and the use of protective clothing

• demonstrate how to use electrical equipment correctly and safely

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

Loose wires on a electrical plug are a:

• hazard

• threat

• risk

• nuisance

Equipment that is not PAT tested should be reported:

• to a senior member of staff and removed from use

• to the manager and continue using

• to the receptionist and removed from use

• to the Health and Safety Executive and continue using

When you are carrying out a treatment using chemicals, what personal protective

• Apron only

• Apron and gloves

• Mask and gloves

• Mask only

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

• spread bacteria

• prevent risk of allergies

• spread viruses

• prevent risk of cross-infection

What is the name of a commonly used salon disinfectant?

• Autoclave

• Witch hazel

• Barbicide

• Ultra-violet cabinet

What method of sterilisation is effective for metal tools?

• Autoclave

• Ultra-violet cabinet

• Surgical spirit

• Barbicide