EPA development

Which of the following is a legal requirement for maintaining health and safety in a hairdressing salon?

• Offering clients free consultations

• Displaying price lists for all services

• Carrying out a risk assessment regularly

• Offering staff discounts on products

Under health and safety legislation, who is responsible for ensuring a safe working environment in a salon?

• The local council

• Each individual employee

• The product suppliers

• The cleaning staff only

What should you do immediately if a client slips and falls in the salon?

• Wait to see if they get up on their own

• Inform a colleague and leave it to them

• Record the incident and report it to a responsible person

• Apologise and offer a discount

What common workplace health issue in hairdressing is linked to repeated exposure to water and chemicals?

• Asthma

• Dermatitis

• Back pain

• Hearing loss

Why is a risk assessment important in a salon environment?

• It guarantees that accidents will never happen

• It helps decide which clients to prioritise

• It identifies and helps control potential hazards

• It is only needed during inspections

Which of the following best describes the career development opportunities within the hairdressing industry?

• Becoming a salon assistant permanently

• Staying in one role for stability

• Progressing to roles like salon manager or educator

• Avoiding further training to stay independent

What is one basic employment right all salon employees are entitled to?

• Free lunch

• A personal phone for work

• Paid holidays

• Use of all products at no charge

Why is it important to maintain accurate client records in a salon?

• To help clients remember what they wanted

• To recommend the most expensive treatments

• To comply with legal and data protection requirements

• To reduce staff workload

What part of the hair structure determines its strength and elasticity?

• Cuticle

• Medulla

• Cortex

• Root sheath

What skin layer contains the hair follicle?

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

• Dermis

• Stratum corneum