Health AND Safety

An obstruction to a fire exit is a hazard, but the risk of endangering someone's life is low, so it is okay to do.

• True

• False

A risk assessment identifies potential hazards and assesses the risks arising from these. Risks are categorised as high, medium or low.

• True

• False

Which one of the following is not a good security practice?

• Keeping the till locked and the reception area manned

• Keeping your personal belongings in your locker or a secure area

• Ensuring that windows and doors are locked when you leave the barbershop

• Leaving valuables in the barbershop overnight

A risk assessment is carried out to identify and minimise the impact of hazards.

• True

• False

When should a risk assessment be carried out?

• Every day

• Annually

• Before treating a new client

• Before using a new product or piece of equipment

What is the correct sequence for carrying out a risk assessment?

• Review assessment, identify hazards, record findings, decide who might be harmed, decide on precautions, implement

• Decide who might be harmed, decide on precautions, identify hazards, implement, record findings, review assessment

• Identify hazards, decide who might be harmed, decide on precautions, record findings, implement, review assessment

Which one of the following identifies the best course of action to take to lower the risk of contact dermatitis?

• Use aprons when in contact with chemicals

• Take regular breaks when standing for long periods

• Carry out a skin test before perming services

• Use gloves when carrying out wet work

Which one of the following laws is concerned with the use of chemicals in the workplace?

• The management of health and safety at work regulations 1999

• The workplace ( health and welfare regulations 1992)

• The control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002

• Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations 1995

Which one of the following is not an area all staff need to be trained in?

• Safe use of equipment

• First aid

• Safe use of chemicals

• Personal Protective Equipment

Poor posture can lead to which one of the following?

• Infections

• Infestations

• Contact dermatitis

• Musculoskeletal Disorders