Risk Assessments

When should a risk assessment be carried out?

• a Every day

• b Annually

• c For each new client

• d Before using a new product or piece of

  Equipment

What is the correct sequence for carrying out a

risk assessment?

• Decide who might be harmed, decide on precautions, identify hazards, implement, record findings, review assessment

• b Identify hazards, decide who might be harmed, decide on precautions, record findings, implement, review assessment

• Identify hazards, record findings, decide on precautions, decide who might be harmed, implement, review assessment

• Review assessment, identify hazards, record findings, decide who might be harmed, decide on precautions, implement

True or False

An obstruction to a fire exit is a hazard, but the risk of endangering someone’s life is low.

• True

• False

True or False: Faulty electrical equipment poses a high risk to clients and staff.

• True

• False

True or False: A risk assessment identifies potential hazards and assesses the risks arising from these. Risks are categorised as high, medium or low.

• True

• False

True or False: A risk assessment identifies potential hazards and assesses the risks arising from these. Risks are categorised as high, medium or low.

• True

• False

Which one of the following identifies the best course of action to take to lower the risk of contact dermatitis to staff?

• a Use aprons when in contact with chemicals

• b Take regular breaks when standing for long periods

• c Carry out a PAT test before microdermabrasion treatments

• d Use gloves when carrying out body wrap Treatments

An action plan arising from a risk assessment in

the salon may contain which two of the

following?

1 Training needs for staff members

2 An outline of staff responsibilities

3 Pay scales for staff members

4 Disciplinary proceedings for staff

• a 1 and 2

• b 2 and 3

• c 3 and 4

• d 1 and 4

Which one of the following is the legislation that

requires the salon employer to carry out a risk

assessment?

• a The Health and Safety (Information for

  Employees) Regulations

• b The Management of Health and Safety at

  Work Regulations

• c The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare)

  Regulations

• d The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations