Health & Safety Flashcards
List equipment used to maintain hygene
- Autoclave
- UV Cabinet
- Chemicals such as Barbicide, bleach, alcohol
The consumer rights act is a piece of legislation that protects who?
The clients
What is a Hazard?
Anything with the potential to cause harm
How can infections and infestations be transmitted?
- direct contact
- indirect contact
- inhalation
- ingestion
- injection (ie. during electrolysis)
What does PUWER stand for?
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
What does RIDDOR stand for?
Reporting of Injuries, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
What is the primary purpose of carrying out a risk assessment?
To identify hazards within a workplace and what the risks are of someone being harmed.
What is RIDDOR concerned with?
Injury, diseases, and dangerous occurrences.
What does MHOR stand for?
Manual Handling Operations Regulations
What is a risk?
The likelihood that a hazard will cause some sort of harm
What is the primary reason for wearing flat, enclosed shoes in the salon?
To protect the feet and provide comfort
Why is maintaining a good posture while providing a treatment important?
To avoid fatigue and injury to the therapist.
What does DPA stand for?
Data Protection Act
What does COSHH stand for?
Control of substances Hazardous to health regulations
Which year did HASAWA come into force?
1974
List PPE
- disposable gloves
- aprons
- particle masks
- eye protection
What does the acronym HASAWA stand for?
Health and Safety at Work Act
What does EAWR stand for?
Electricity at Work Regulations
List the four groups of micro-organisms
- bacterial infections
- fungal infections
- viral infections
- infestations
What does EPA stand for?
Environmental Protection Act
Poor ventilation can lead to build up of stale air. This means there will be an increase in:
- carbon dioxide (which will make you feel more tired)
* pathogens (which might increase your risk of being exposed to illness)
What does DDA stand for?
Disability Discrimination Act
What are three methods of maintaining high standards of hygiene?
- Sanitisation
- Disinfection
- Sterilisation
