Name the correct employee responsibility for Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulation

Wear gloves & apron whilst dealing with chemicals

Which one of the following is the best way to deal with a faulty piece of equipment?

Label as faulty, remove from use and report it

The Health & Safety at Work Act states that all employees must

take reasonable care to avoid harming self and others

When maintaining health and safety, personal presentation is important because it

reduces the risk of cross infection

What is the best way to prevent contact dermatitis?

Dry your hands and moisturise after every shampoo service

The definition of a risk is

how likely it is that a hazard will actually cause harm

Which legislation ensures all must be aware of how to store and use chemicals correctly?

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulation

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1
Name the correct employee responsibility for Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulation
Report faulty electrical equipment to a member of staff
Take reasonable care and avoid risks to yourself and others
Wear gloves & apron whilst dealing with chemicals
Following manufacturer instructions, dealing with chemicals
2
Which one of the following is the best way to deal with a faulty piece of equipment?
Check the wires and plug and try using it again
Label as faulty, remove from use and report it
Label it as faulty so others know what is wrong with it
Switch off the equipment & put it away in the correct place
3
Which method of sterilisation has the use of an autoclave?
Sterilisation
Disinfecting
Cleaning
4
A disinfectant most commonly used in hairdressing salons is
Ultra violet
Autoclave
Chemicals
Anti-bacterial gel
5
What does PAT stand for?
Portable Appliance Testing
Poor Application Technique
Positive And Technique
Probable Application Testing
6
Which fire extinguisher is used on electrical fires?
Alcohol
Foam
Water
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
7
The Health & Safety at Work Act states that all employees must
create systems of work that are practical with the employer
complete annual risk assessments on all chemicals
promote a good image in the salon
take reasonable care to avoid harming self and others
8
How often should electrical equipment be PAT tested?
Between 6-12 months
Between 18-24 months
Every day
Every month
9
Which one of the following hazards should be referred to a senior member of staff?
Faulty electrical equipment
Spillages
Trailing wires
Slippery surfaces
10
When maintaining health and safety, personal presentation is important because it
reduces the risk of accidents occurring
impresses the client and staff
reduces the risk of cross infection
meets salon requirements
11
What is the best way to prevent contact dermatitis?
Try to see a GP
Never wear gloves
Wash your hands before starting a shampoo service
Dry your hands and moisturise after every shampoo service
12
A workplace policy is an requirement in a salon if there are more than how many employees?
40
10
5
20
13
The definition of a risk is
how a hazard is removed
how likely it is that a hazard will actually cause harm
something that could cause harm
how a hazard is reduced to an acceptable level
14
Code of practices are set by
the government
salon managers
industry-led practitioners
the local authorities
15
Which legislation ensures all must be aware of how to store and use chemicals correctly?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulation
Provisions and Use of Work Equipment Regulation
Manual Handling Regulation
Electricity at Work Regulation

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