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WorksheetsCutting hair - Health and safety
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which one of the following best describes a sharps bin?
A covered black bin for disposable razors
A waste bin kept safely in the staff room
A yellow bin emptied by specialists
A lined bin for disposal of needles
Which one of the following is the best way to maintain hairdressing scissors?
Remove and store securely
Oil and sharpen regularly
Wash in hot soapy water
steralise everyday
Which one of the following is the main reason to remove hair cuttings immediately?
Because it presents a slipping hazard
Because it will put clients off
Because it presents a tripping hazard
Because it looks unprofessional
Which one of the following is recommended to remove hair clippings and debris from combs?
Sponge
Toothbrush
Cotton wool
Pintail comb
Straight hair is classified as
Type 4
Type 3
Type 2
Type 1
Which of the following is recommended for sterilising clippers
Ultra Violet light - UV cabinet
Chemical - Barbicide
Chemical - Wipes/spays
Moist heat - steam
The Factors of curly hair can make it difficult to cut because
It is usually course and needs thinning
It has more growth patterns and can spring up
It seems shorter during the cut and longer when finished
It is fine and lacks volume
Which one of the following techniques should be used to create a textured look?
Club cutting
Point cutting
Scissor over comb
Clipper over comb
Why is it important to control tools and equipment when cutting hair?
So you don't damage them
To look professional
To avoid risk of injury to clients scalp
To make the client feel comfortable
apron.
which of the following is not a method of sterilisation;
barbicide
ultra-violet cabinet
soap and water
autoclave
what does COSHH stand for in hair dressing;
control of substances hazardous to health
control of sterilisation hazardous to health
control of sanitation hazardous to health
control of substances highly harmful
what is a contra indication
an injury
a contagious disease
an infection that prevents the treatment from being carried out
a disease or disorder that interfere with the treatment
which one of the following would be classed as confidential information and should never be given out
the salons name
the salons contact telephone number
the salons price list
clients details
what does HASAWA stand for?
The health & safety wigs act
The health & safety at work act
The hygiene & safety at work act
The hair & salons at work act
What needs to be PAT tested in the workplace?
All electrical items used in the salon
All employees working in the salon
All documents being distributed by the salon
All products used in the salon.
Hair cuttings should go where?
Next to the bin
In the bin
In a closed lid bin
Left on the floor
