Health and Safety review

Loose wires on an electrical plug are a:

• hazard

• threat

• risk

• nuisance

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

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

• be aware 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

A hazard is:

• something that can cause harm

• something in the way

• a danger to your colleague

• A problem in the workplace

What is a Risk Assessment?

• An evaluation of risks that are avoidable

• An assessment of how many risks are in the workplace

• a process of evaluating risks that may be involved in an activity

• a process of evaluating risks clumsy people will walk into

What does the abbreviation HSE stand for

• Health and Security Executive

• Housing and Safety Executive

• Health and Safety Exemplars

• Health and Safety Executive

Who should administer first aid if there is an incident in the workplace

• Anyone if it is an emergency

• Your employer only

• a qualified first aider

• you if you have a first aid handbook