Health and Safety Revision Flashcards
What are the employee’s responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act?
To support the salon in protecting the safety of self and others.
Which one of the following is the most likely cause of accidents in the salon?
a. Being conscientious.
b. Taking care when working.
c. Poor attendance and time keeping.
d. Poor personal conduct when working.
Poor personal conduct when working.
Why is it important to maintain good posture when working?
To minimise the risk of injury.
Who must provide personal protective equipment when working?
Employer.
What legislation provides guidelines for the use of chemicals?
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH).
Explains the term hazard
Something with the potential to cause harm or injury.
What action should be taken on hearing the fire alarm?
Leave the building quickly and calmly by the nearest exit.
Which one of the following fire fighting equipment is used on electrical fires?
a. A Fire blanket.
b. Foam extinguisher.
c. Water extinguisher.
d. Carbon dioxide extinguisher.
d. Carbon dioxide extinguisher.
Which one of the following is not a method of sterilisation used in beauty therapy salons?
a. Ultra-violet rays.
b. Infared rays.
c. Chemicals.
d. Moist heat.
b. Infared rays.
Which of the following are PPE for use when working in the salon?
a. Gown, towel and gloves.
b. Apron, cape and towel.
c. Mask, gloves and apron.
d. Cape, mask and shoes.
c. Mask, gloves and apron.
What most likely cause of accidents in the salon?
Poor personal conduct when working.
What fire fighting equipment is used on electrical fires?
Carbon dioxide extinguisher.
List methods of sterilisation used in beauty therapy salons
Ultra-violet rays.
Chemicals.
Moist heat.
List the common PPE used when working in the salon?
Mask, gloves and apron.
