Health and Safety

Why is it important to perform a client consultation before a treatment?

• To sell additional products
  

• To ensure the salon's insurance is valid

• To identify any potential health concerns or contraindications

• To give the client a free treatment

Which of the following is NOT a safe practice in a beauty salon?

• Wearing gloves when handling chemicals

• Storing products according to their labels
  

• Reusing single-use tools on multiple clients

• Keeping work areas clean and clutter-free

What does COSHH stand for?

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Humans
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
• Control of Substances for Health
• Control of Safety Hazards to Health

What should you do if a client has a contagious skin condition?

• Ignore the condition and proceed as usual.
• Avoid direct contact, inform the client, sanitize tools and surfaces, and consider rescheduling their appointment.
• Encourage the client to bring friends to the appointment.
• Use the same tools without sanitising them.

Which fire extinguisher should be used on electrical fires?

• Class B fire extinguisher (foam)
• Class A fire extinguisher (water)
• Class C fire extinguisher (CO2 or dry chemical)
• Class D fire extinguisher (dry powder)

When lifting heavy objects, you should:

• Bend your knees and lift with your legs.
• Use a twisting motion to lift the object.
• Ask someone else to lift it for you.
• Lift with your back straight and arms only.

What is the purpose of a risk assessment in the salon?

• To increase the salon's profits by cutting costs.
• To create a marketing strategy for new services.
• To train staff on customer service techniques.
• The purpose of a risk assessment in the salon is to ensure safety by identifying and mitigating potential hazards.

How should sharp objects, such as scissors or razor blades, be disposed of in a salon?

• Throw them in the regular trash bin.
• Recycle them with paper products.
• Dispose of sharp objects in a designated sharps container.
• Leave them on the counter for later use.

Why is it important to clean and disinfect tools and equipment after each client?

• It is unnecessary to clean tools if they look clean.
• Disinfecting tools can damage them over time.
• Cleaning tools is only needed once a week.
• It is important to clean and disinfect tools and equipment after each client to prevent the spread of infections and ensure safety.

Employers provide an accident form to record...

• details of company policies
• details of workplace incidents
• details of employee performance
• details of customer feedback