Helath & Safety

Question 1

A hazard

Answer 1

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

Question 2

A Risk

Answer 2

How likely that the hazard will cause harm eg. tripping or electrocution

Question 3

Client Health & Wellbeing

Answer 3

-make sure to keep your area clean and tidy
-watch out for slipping or tripping hazards
-Make sure you clean any spillages as you work
-Always do a client consultation
-If your client develops a reaction stop immediately.

Question 4

Sterilisation

Answer 4

Is the complete removal or destruction of all living microorganisms and their spores
Autoclave -heat

Question 5

Disinfection

Answer 5

Is the removal of most of the micro-organisms and their spores
Barbicide- liquid

Question 6

Legislation is government led and covers:

Answer 6

H&S at work act 1974
Includes the use of PPE
Requires employers to give training to employees for hygiene and the use of protective clothing

Question 7

COSHH

Answer 7

Control of substances hazardous to Health
This ensures that all chemicals and waste must be used, stored and disposed of safely in accordance with local by-laws

Question 8

Electricity at work Act

Answer 8

States that a qualified and competent person must check all electrical appliances regularly
Equipment that is not PAT tested should be reported to a senior member of staff and removed from use

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Carbon Dioxide

Question 10

Code of Conduct