Beauty- law and infections Flashcards

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What is Paronychia

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A bacterial infection on the fingers wall due to an infected hangnail or long time in water.

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What is Impetigo?

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A bacterial infection of the skin that is highly infectious. Most commonly around mouth area. Form in honeycomb shaped clusters and is due to unsanitary habits.

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What is Onychomyosis?

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A fungal Infection. Starts at bottom of nail and works its way up to cuticle. Creates a white and green nail bed.

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What type of infection is a wart?

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Viral.

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What’s an example of a Parasitic infection?

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Scabies. Show in a grey/purple line in the skin. Skin can also move. Highly infectious.

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When was Employers Liability created?

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1969

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What is Employers Liability?

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Covers injury claims by employers. Third parties are not included.

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What is public liability?

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Is not a legal requirement. Covers claims made by public.

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What is the code of conduct?

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Prioritising the welfare of clients. Not getting too personal. Not putting other companies in disrepute.

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When does risk assessment need to be carried out?

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When someone is pregnant, when there is new equipment.

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When was the health and safety work act created?

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1974

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What is health and safety work act?

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General duties and responsibilities employers have toward public and employees.

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When was the electricity at work act created?

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1989

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What is the electricity at work act?

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Ensuring staff know how to use electric equipment.
Must have a safe system in place
Employees must have evidence that everything works and is safe.
Qualified electrician must come 1X a year to make sure eléctrica pass PAC test.

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What is PEE act?

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Personal protective equipment. Making sure you’re safe whilst wearing correct uniform.

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What is the needed uniform?

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Gloves, mask, shoes, apron, correct uniform

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When was PPE act made?

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1992

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What does COSHH stand for?

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Control of substances hazardous to health

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What is COSHH?

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Controlling toxic chemicals, deciding how to prevent harm with instructions to everyone, storage of those toxic chemicals.

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Example of COSHH?

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Storing nail polish remover out of direct sunligh.

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When was COSHH made?

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2002

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What is manual handling act?

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Keeping knees bent and back straight when lifting heavy objects. Reducing risk of injury.

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What is the fire regulations?

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‘Responsible person’ making sure duties are in place in case of a fire. Knowing where fire extinguishers are, what to do Incase of a fire, help show clients what to do, know what the assembly point is.

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First aid requirement?

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Needing a first aid kit. Making sure it is in date and always available.