Health and Safety lesson 3

What is the definition of a hazard?

• Something that may cause harm

• The likelihood of harm occurring

• A safety measure

• A type of risk.

Fill in the blank: The lesson objectives include describing hazards that may occur in the ______.

• kitchen

• salon

• office

• garden

Fill in the blank: A trailing lead from a hairdryer is a ______.

• risk

• hazard

• solution

• tool

What is the risk if a trailing lead is across a client?

• High risk of tripping

• No risk

• Risk of electrical shock

• Risk of fire

What is the purpose of describing procedures for dealing with emergencies?

• To ensure safety

• To increase risk

• To ignore hazards

• To create confusion

What is the purpose of risk assessment in a barbershop?

• To increase profits

• To minimize the likelihood of hazards causing harm

• To attract more customers

• To improve customer service.

State the dangers of the incorrect use of fire fighting equipment on different types of fires.

• It can extinguish the fire

• It can worsen the fire

• It has no effect

• It is always safe.

Identify the named emergency personnel you should contact in case of a fire.

• Firefighter

• Police officer

• Paramedic

• Teacher

You were told about an emergency procedure during your induction. What was it?

• Evacuation plan

• Fire drill

• First aid procedure

• All of the above

Outline the correct use of fire fighting equipment for different types of fire.

• Use water for electrical fires

• Use the appropriate extinguisher for the fire type

• Use any available extinguisher

• Do not use any equipment