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1
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List equipment used to maintain hygene

A
  • Autoclave
  • UV Cabinet
  • Chemicals such as Barbicide, bleach, alcohol
2
Q

The consumer rights act is a piece of legislation that protects who?

A

The clients

3
Q

What is a Hazard?

A

Anything with the potential to cause harm

5
Q

How can infections and infestations be transmitted?

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  • direct contact
  • indirect contact
  • inhalation
  • ingestion
  • injection (ie. during electrolysis)
5
Q

What does PUWER stand for?

A

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations

6
Q

What does RIDDOR stand for?

A

Reporting of Injuries, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

7
Q

What is the primary purpose of carrying out a risk assessment?

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To identify hazards within a workplace and what the risks are of someone being harmed.

8
Q

What is RIDDOR concerned with?

A

Injury, diseases, and dangerous occurrences.

8
Q

What does MHOR stand for?

A

Manual Handling Operations Regulations

9
Q

What is a risk?

A

The likelihood that a hazard will cause some sort of harm

12
Q

What is the primary reason for wearing flat, enclosed shoes in the salon?

A

To protect the feet and provide comfort

13
Q

Why is maintaining a good posture while providing a treatment important?

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To avoid fatigue and injury to the therapist.

14
Q

What does DPA stand for?

A

Data Protection Act

15
Q

What does COSHH stand for?

A

Control of substances Hazardous to health regulations

16
Q

Which year did HASAWA come into force?

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1974

17
Q

List PPE

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  • disposable gloves
  • aprons
  • particle masks
  • eye protection
18
Q

What does the acronym HASAWA stand for?

A

Health and Safety at Work Act

19
Q

What does EAWR stand for?

A

Electricity at Work Regulations

20
Q

List the four groups of micro-organisms

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  • bacterial infections
  • fungal infections
  • viral infections
  • infestations
21
Q

What does EPA stand for?

A

Environmental Protection Act

23
Q

Poor ventilation can lead to build up of stale air. This means there will be an increase in:

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  • carbon dioxide (which will make you feel more tired)

* pathogens (which might increase your risk of being exposed to illness)

27
Q

What does DDA stand for?

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Disability Discrimination Act

28
Q

What are three methods of maintaining high standards of hygiene?

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  • Sanitisation
  • Disinfection
  • Sterilisation