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Cutting hair - Health and safety

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which one of the following best describes a sharps bin?

a)

A covered black bin for disposable razors

b)

A waste bin kept safely in the staff room

c)

A yellow bin emptied by specialists

d)

A lined bin for disposal of needles

2.

Which one of the following is the best way to maintain hairdressing scissors?

a)

Remove and store securely

b)

Oil and sharpen regularly

c)

Wash in hot soapy water

d)

steralise everyday

3.

Which one of the following is the main reason to remove hair cuttings immediately?

a)

Because it presents a slipping hazard

b)

Because it will put clients off

c)

Because it presents a tripping hazard

d)

Because it looks unprofessional

4.

Which one of the following is recommended to remove hair clippings and debris from combs?

a)

Sponge

b)

Toothbrush

c)

Cotton wool

d)

Pintail comb

5.

Straight hair is classified as

a)

Type 4

b)

Type 3

c)

Type 2

d)

Type 1

6.

Which of the following is recommended for sterilising clippers

a)

Ultra Violet light - UV cabinet

b)

Chemical - Barbicide

c)

Chemical - Wipes/spays

d)

Moist heat - steam

7.

The Factors of curly hair can make it difficult to cut because

a)

It is usually course and needs thinning

b)

It has more growth patterns and can spring up

c)

It seems shorter during the cut and longer when finished

d)

It is fine and lacks volume

8.

Which one of the following techniques should be used to create a textured look?

a)

Club cutting

b)

Point cutting

c)

Scissor over comb

d)

Clipper over comb

9.

Why is it important to control tools and equipment when cutting hair?

a)

So you don't damage them

b)

To look professional

c)

To avoid risk of injury to clients scalp

d)

To make the client feel comfortable

10.
If you drop your tools such as your comb while cutting, you should do what?
a)
sterilise comb and use a fresh one while it's left to sterilise.
b)
carry on cutting.
c)
put in sterilising chemicals for a few seconds and then carry on.
d)
clean it on a towel and then carry on.
11.
Once you have finished cutting, before you dry the hair, what is the first health and safety caution you should follow?
a)
sweeping away the hair.
b)
applying products to the hair.
c)
push the chair closer to the section.
d)
check the hair is level.
12.
Your customer should be sat back in the chair, legs crossed and head forward when cutting?
a)
true
b)
false
13.
When you have cut the hair you should?
a)
cross check it.
b)
style it.
c)
finish the style with some texturizing techniques.
d)
put products on.
14.
Oiling and sharpening your scissors helps?
a)
maintain them.
b)
follows health and safety.
15.
what's the missing PPE for cutting from this list: gown, towel and __________
a)

apron.

b)
gloves.
c)
cutting collar.
d)
mask.
16.

which of the following is not a method of sterilisation;

a)

barbicide

b)

ultra-violet cabinet

c)

soap and water

d)

autoclave

17.

what does COSHH stand for in hair dressing;

a)

control of substances hazardous to health

b)

control of sterilisation hazardous to health

c)

control of sanitation hazardous to health

d)

control of substances highly harmful

18.

what is a contra indication

a)

an injury

b)

a contagious disease

c)

an infection that prevents the treatment from being carried out

d)

a disease or disorder that interfere with the treatment

19.

which one of the following would be classed as confidential information and should never be given out

a)

the salons name

b)

the salons contact telephone number

c)

the salons price list

d)

clients details

20.

what does HASAWA stand for?

a)

The health & safety wigs act

b)

The health & safety at work act

c)

The hygiene & safety at work act

d)

The hair & salons at work act

21.

What needs to be PAT tested in the workplace?

a)

All electrical items used in the salon

b)

All employees working in the salon

c)

All documents being distributed by the salon

d)

All products used in the salon.

22.

Hair cuttings should go where?

a)

Next to the bin

b)

In the bin

c)

In a closed lid bin

d)

Left on the floor