Health & Safety

Question 1

What is a Hazard

Answer 1

Something that could potentially cause harm like a trailing or loose wire.

Question 2

What is a Risk

Answer 2

How likely that the hazard will cause harm

Risk is the result of hazard

Question 3

Who is responsible to maintain a clean, safe and hygienic salon?

Answer 3

All staff

Question 4

We must be aware of high standards as a therapist to prevent ?

Answer 4

Cross infections

Question 5

Mention 5 key areas to ensure clients health and wellbeing:

Answer 5

1) Keep area clean and tidy
2) Watch out for slipping or tripping hazards
3) Clean any spillages as you work
4) Always do client consultations
5) Stop treatment immediately in case of skin reaction

Question 6

Where does accidents being recorded and why is this important?

Answer 6

• Client Accident Book

- To ensure H&S policies are followed and providing evidence/information in case of a investigation.

Question 7

What is Sterilisation?

Answer 7

Complete removal of micro-organisms (bacteria, germs etc.)

Question 8

What is disinfection?

Answer 8

Removal of most living micro-organisms

Question 9

By whom is legislations led?

Answer 9

The Government

Question 10

By whom is Workplace polices lead ?

Answer 10

The Employer/salon

Question 11

What does PPE stand for?

Answer 11

Personal Protection Equipment

Question 12

Mention some PPE that maybe required for facial services.

Answer 12

Gloves, Apron, mask(covid)

Question 13

What does PAT stand for?

Answer 13

Portable appliance testing

Question 14

How often is a PAT done?

Answer 14

Minimum Annually or every 6 months.

Question 15

Using the wrong fire extinguisher could?

Answer 15

Increase the risk of injury

Question 16

What type of extinguisher should be used on an electrical and flammable liquid fire?

Answer 16

Carbon Dioxide - black square

Question 17

What does COSHH stand for?

Answer 17

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Question 18

What may workplace policies include?

Answer 18

1) Uniform
2) Code of Conduct
3) Recruitment policy
4) Internet and Mail policy
5) Mobile phone policy
6) Non-smoking policy
7) Drug and alcohol policy
8) Anti-discrimination and harassment policy

Question 19

Personal Hygiene includes?

Answer 19

• Regular showers or baths
• Deodorant
• Clean hair
• Clean Teeth
• Fresh Breath
• Clean well manicured short nails

Question 20

A professional therapist must have

Answer 20

• Respect for clients
• Respect for colleagues
• Confidentiality
• Positive use of language
• Positive attitude 
• Prompt time keeping

Question 21

Explain how a therapists appearances should be according to high standards

Answer 21

• Clean pressed uniform with correct length of trousers
• Closed toe, low heeled shoes
• Minimal jewellery
• Appropriate make-up
• Hair tied up