UV10477 - Follow health and safety in the salon

Select the personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used to protect a

practitioner:

• apron and non-latex gloves

• barrier cream and gloves

• goggles and a warm towel

• waterproof cape and apron

Identify the piece of legislation or regulation that controls the client’s right to

confidentiality:

• COSHH

• HASAWA

• RIDDOR

• GDPR

Which of the following is an employer’s responsibility under RIDDOR?

• Chemicals must be disposed of according to manufacturers’ instructions

• Serious injuries must be reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

• Electrical equipment must be regularly checked by a professional

• Clients must be adequately protected throughout all salon services

Select the method for maintaining client towels:

• hot water wash after each use

• dry cleaned once a week

• cold water wash every day

• warm water rinse every other day

Cross-contamination could occur in the salon when:

• -

  the client has a contra-action

• there is a positive skin test

• tools are incorrectly cleaned

• hair is in a poor condition

Which of the following is a salon risk?

A -

• Lifting heavy boxes

• Trailing electrical leads

• Using sharp tools

• Slipping on a spillage

Select the employer’s responsibility under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Regulation:

A -

B -

C -

D -

• provide personal protective equipment

• store all clients’ information securely

• provide a suitably equipped first aid box

• participate in all safety training meetings

Identify the regulation which states that faulty electrical items should be labelled and

reported:

• Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulation

• Manual Handling Operations Regulation

• Electricity at Work Regulation

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulation

Who does this unit apply to?

• Only to barbers

• Only to massage therapists

• Only to hairdressers

• To all practitioners

What is the purpose of this unit?

• To practice makeup techniques

• To study the history of beauty therapy

• To learn about different hairstyles

• To develop an understanding of health and safety in the salon