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WorksheetsHealth and Safety
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Loose wires on an electrical plug are a:
hazard
threat
risk
nuisance
When you are carrying out a treatment using chemicals, what personal protective equipment should use?
Apron only
Apron and gloves
Mask and gloves
Mask only
What method of sterilisation is effective for metal tools?
Autoclave
Ultra-violet cabinet
Surgical spirit
Barbicide
Why must you always record accidents? To
state the members of staff who were involved
confirm in which area the accident occurred
provide information if there is any type of investigation
check which member of staff is responsible for the accident
Which Act sets out guidelines for managing health, safety and the environment in the workplace?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Public liability insurance and safety executive
Health and Safety Regulations 1981
What is the definition of a risk?
The threat of something dangerous happening because of a hazard
The threat of nothing dangerous happening because of a hazard
An insurance policy put in place to protect staff and clients
The chance taken when dealing with a new client in the salon
The equipment that you use must be sterilised in order to:
spread bacteria
prevent risk of allergies
spread viruses
prevent risk of cross-infection
A fire extinguisher identified with a black rectangle containing carbon dioxide, is suitable for what kind of fire?
Wood, paper, oils and fats
Burning liquids
Wood, papers and textiles
Electrical and flammable liquids
Why do workplace health and safety policies need to be set in place? To
create a framework for a safe working environment
give employees instructions on selling products
give employees opportunities to update their practice
make the employer aware of the health and safety in the workplace
What might happen if the wrong type of fire extinguisher was used?
The fire may be extinguished more quickly
It would not be necessary to evacuate as quickly
It could escalate the severity of the fire
The fire alarm might not go off
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (1992) requires employers to:
be aware of how to protect and store chemicals safely
give training to employees on how to handle and move large heavy objects
give training to employees for hygiene and the use of protective clothing
demonstrate how to use electrical equipment correctly and safely
Equipment that is not PAT tested should be reported:
to a senior member of staff and removed from use
to the manager and continue using
to the receptionist and removed from use
to the Health and Safety Executive and continue using
What is the name of a commonly used salon disinfectant?
Autoclave
Witch hazel
Barbicide
Ultra-violet cabinet
