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Work Health & Safety in the Hairdressing Industry
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1What does HASWA stand for?
- AHow Many Work Hours of Safety
- BHairdressing and Work Safety Act
- CHazards Work Health and Safety Act
- DHealth and Safety at Work Act
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
4Hazards are situations or things that may be dangerous to workers’ safety or health and can cause injury or illness. Which of these is an indoor physical hazard?
- AAn extension cord crossing a walk way
- BExcessive exposure to the sun
- CA high stress environment
- DMixing incompatible cleaning products
5What 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
6Once you have spotted a hazard what is the FIRST thing you should do?
- AReport it to your supervisor
- BLeave it as someone else will fix it eventually
- CBring your own toolbox to work and fix it yourself
- DFill in an Incident Report form
7The most common cause of injury for workers in the hairdressing industry is from:
- ABody stressing, namely lifting objects
- BFalls, trips and slips
- CElectrical accidents
- DBurns and cuts
8In the hairdressing industry, 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
9What are some of the measures that can be put in place to avoid slips and trips in the workplace?
- AKeep the floor clear of hair
- BClean up spills straight away
- CWear the right shoes for work
- DAll of these answers are correct
10Clean 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
11Electric shock occurs when electric current flows through the body because:
- AA person becomes part of an electrical circuit
- BA fatal shock occurs
- CThere is no earth leakage device
- DA person is not wearing rubber-soled shoes
12To reduce the risk of electric shock you should:
- APull out the plug quickly
- BTape frayed cords with electrical tape
- CSwitch off appliances before you pull out the plug
- DStand on a rubber mat
13First aid treatment for burns includes:
- APlacing the burnt area under cool running water
- BRemoving the casualty from danger
- CApplying appropriate cream or ointment if available
- DAll of these answers are correct
14What should you NOT do if you receive a burn injury?
- ARun cool water over the burn
- BRemove any clothing that may be stuck to the burn
- CCover the burn with a sterile, non-stick dressing
- DGet medical help urgently
15What 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
16What do Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provide essential information about?
- APersonal protective equipment
- BHazardous substances
- CWorkplace inspections
- DEquipment used at work
17What are the most common hazardous substances used for work tasks in the hairdressing industry?
- AElectrical fluxes
- BChemical cleaning agents
- Canswer needed
- DInsecticides
18What items of personal protective equipment (PPE) are most likely to be required when working in the hairdressing industry?
- AEarplugs, safety boots, safety helmet
- BGloves, protective apron, non-slip shoes
- CMask, safety glasses, overalls
- DGoggles, wide brimmed hat, vest
19In 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
20Fatigue 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
21There is a four step process for using a fire extinguisher?
What is the third step?
- APull the pin
- BAim the extinguisher at the base of the fire
- CSqueeze the handle
- DSweep back and forth across the base of the fire
22What does this safety sign mean?
- ANo entry
- BNo running
- CMust walk quickly
- DNo exit
23What does this safety sign mean?
- AListen carefully
- BWear ear protection
- COnly DJ's in this area
- DSilence please
24What does this safety sign mean?
- ANo smoking
- BNo lighting fires
- CNo cigarettes sold here
- DNo lighting flares
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- A quiz for hairdressing students.
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- amanda rotherham
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