Health and Saftey legislation

What are items of PPE?

• paper,pen,folder

• scissors,comb ,gown

• gloves,apron,mask

• nail file, towel, gown

Act 27 of 2000 states the employer needs to provide a safe place of work for

• following the laws presented

• on one to be hurt

• the ones who come in salon

• everybody affected by their activities avoiding any risk danger.

As an employee you should always be on the look out for hazards in the salon as this will;

• reduce the risk of accidents

• ensure you are busy all the time

• keep the salon untidy

• increase the number of accidents that occur

Answer explanation

As an employee under the act Ln 44 of 2002 (Workplace (Minimum Health& Safety Requirements) must ensure to keep the workplace safe by removing any hazards such as cleaning any spillages, maintaining tidy stations and clean, and report any problems that are unable to deal with the employer

The Act 27 of 2000 Occupational Health & Safety Authority Act law says your employer must give you a safe and healthy place to work

• True

• False

What is a document attesting a legal transaction?

• Act

• Legislation

• Policy

LN 44 of 2002Employer should minimize the hazards in the salon by keeping the environment safe, .

• by removing faulty equipment

• by doing the maintenance and services of salon equipment

• by employing more staff

• by giving stuff extra duties

it is important to wear your PPE

• to obey the employer's rules

• to protect yourself from harm when using chemicals.

• to protect from cross contamination.

• because it is the law

Which of these types of PPE would not be used by a hairdresser?

• apron

• mask

• Cut proof gloves

• gloves

Personal protective equipment (PPE) legislation states that

• all chemicals and waste must be stored and disposed of safely in accordance with local by-laws.

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

• all employees must know how to minimise their risk of injury from lifting and handling objects.

What should be reported to a manager?

• a late client

• a broken mag lamp

• a trailing wire

• spillages