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Work Health & Safety
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1What does WHS stand for?
- AWork Hours of Safety
- BWork Hairdresser Safety
- CWork Health and Safety
- DWork Hazards and Safety
2WHS legislation is designed to minimise risks and prevent accidents in the workplace.
What is the name of the legislation that governs health and safety in WA?
- AOccupational Safety & Health Act 1984
- BHealth Act 1911
- CFood Act 2008
- DSafety, Rehabilitation & Compensation Act 1988
3Why is it so important to know about WHS?
- AIt is important to know how to avoid injury
- BIt is important to help your co-workers avoid injury
- CWHS is the law
- DAll of these answers are correct
4What is the three step process (SAM) used to identify and control workplace hazards?
- ASafety Appraisal Management
- BSpot the problem, Assess options, Make the decision
- CSpot the hazard, Assess the risk, Make the change
- DStop, Act, Move
5Once you have spotted a hazard what is the FIRST thing you should do?
- AReport it to your supervisor or employer
- BLeave it as someone else will fix it eventually
- CPhone Worksafe immediately
- DFill in an Incident Report form
6When working as a hairdresser, suitable work shoes include shoes that are:
- ALow heeled and comfortable
- BOpen toed and rubber soled
- CWell worn and without tread
- DWith steel toe caps
7In the hairdressing industry, factors that may cause slips, trips and falls include:
- AUnswept hair and wet floors
- BFootwear that does not provide enough tread
- CEquipment, tool trolleys and rubbish left in the way
- DAll of these answers are correct
8Clean floors, keeping all work areas tidy and good lighting are important safety considerations in a workplace to:
- AEnsure clients can read the magazines
- BReduce the risk of slips, trips and falls
- CMake sure the work area looks attractive and uncluttered
- DReduce the risk of back ache
9What do Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provide essential information about?
- APersonal protective equipment
- BHazardous substances
- CWorkplace inspections
- DEquipment used at work
10What are the most common hazardous substances used for work tasks in the hairdressing industry?
- ABoiling water
- BCleaning products
- CChemical hair products
- DInsecticides
11Hazardous substances used in the hairdressing industry must be used according to:
- AThe manufacturer's instructions
- BSafety Data Sheets
- CSafe work procedures
- DAll of these answers are corrrect
12In a hairdressing salon, adequate ventilation to control fumes and odours is NOT provided through:
- AA skylight in the ceiling
- BWindows that are open
- CAn air conditioning system
- DUse of extraction fans
13What items of personal protective equipment (PPE) are most likely to be required when working in the hairdressing industry?
- AEarplugs, safety helmet, gloves
- BGloves, protective apron, non-slip shoes
- CMask, gloves, safety glasses
- DGoggles, wide brimmed hat, gloves
14To reduce the risk of contact dermatitis, you should:
- AWash your hands frequently
- BApply medical strength hand lotion regularly
- CWear protective gloves and barrier cream
- DAll of these answers are correct
15Employers have a duty to provide personal protective equipment:
- ATo control all workplace hazards
- BWhen hazards in the workplace cannot be eliminated or to increase protection
- CIn hot weather to increase protection
- DIn preference to isolating the hazard
16Fatigue at work can be reduced by:
- AStanding or bending over long periods of time
- BAvoiding too many late nights or excessive alcohol use
- CTaking regular breaks and varying the work tasks
- DDrinking lots of strong, hot coffee
17What are some of the security measures that must be adhered to when handling cash?
- ADon’t count cash in front of customers
- BRemove excess cash from the till to safe storage
- CTake the float straight from the safe to the till
- DAll of these answers are correct
18In a workplace, what should you know if someone gets hurt?
- AWho knows first aid and where the first aid kit is
- BWho to report it to
- CWhat the emergency numbers are
- DAll of these answers are correct
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- nancy stokes
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