Health and safety in the salon

Who is responsible for ensuring health and safety regulations are followed in the workplace?

• Only the employer

• Only the local council

• Both employer and employees

• Only the employees

What has the potential to cause harm?

• A risk

• A hazard

Which of the following is an example of a hazardous substance in a salon?

• Towels

• Water

• Disinfectant chemicals

• Shampoo

What Act is like an umbrella. this act covers all aspects of health and safety in the salon

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• The Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations

• The Provision and use of Work Equipment Regulations

• The Manual Handling Operations Regulations

What type of waste must be disposed of into a lined bin with a lid on, to minimize the risk of bacteria spreading?

• Contaminated waste

• Sharps

• General waste

• Waste chemical product

What is RIDDOR?

• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

• Regulations of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Act

• Reporting of Incidents, Decisions and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

• Reporting of Injuries, Deaths and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

What regulations require the employer to carry out a risk assessment on all employees responsibilities on lifting heavy objects in the salon?

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• The Electricity at Work Regulations

• The Manual Handling Operations Regulations

• Fire Precautions Act

What must be filled out if someone has a minor cut or scald?

• An accident report

• A burns report in the appointment book

• A cut report in the colour test card

• A health and safety document from the local council