Health & Safety

Sterilisation is the

• reduction of micro-organisms by chemical or physical means

• standard cleanliness required for premises to meet the law

• complete removal or destruction of all living micro-organisms

• The removal of contaminated waste

Adhering to clean, and hygienic salon practices is the responsibility of  

• the salon cat

• employers only

• all salon staff

• the receptionist

Health and safety rules should always be displayed

• by an exit

• in a prominent position

• 1.Hidden

• behind a door

It is important to record and report accidents in order to  

• avoid the salon being broken into

• ensure manual handling policies are followed

• avoid cross-infection  

• ensure health and safety policies are followed  

Codes of Practice are set by

• Government  

• Public Liability Insurance and the Health and Safety Executive.

• European Law

• Industry

Gloves should be worn during chemical services to help prevent

• dermatitis

• Psoriasis

• Eczema

• ringworm

For an electrical fire you should use an extinguisher containing 

• Water

• oil

• 1.Sand

• dry powder

The difference between legislation and workplace policies is that legislation is

• government led and workplace policies are salon led

• employee led and workplace policies are client led

• 1.No difference , they are the same

• salon led and workplace policies are government led

A risk is

• Cleaning a hazard

• how likely it is that a hazard will cause harm

• Making a hazard

• Ensuring hazards are not by exits

Personal protective equipment (PPE) legislation states that  

• PPE must be worn no matter what treatments are performed

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

• all chemicals and waste must be stored safely

• It’s up to the therapist if she wants to use it.