Week 2 - Homework - H&S

Week 2 Homework - H&S

Use the following slides to look into some Health and Safety legislation in preparation for next week. 

What do you already know about Health and Safety?

Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

This act covers all the health and safety legislations and states the responsibilities for you and your employer. 

Your responsibilities:

• Maintain the health and safety of yourself and others who may be affected by your actions
• Co-operate and communicate with your employer about health and safety issues, so your employer can keep within the law.

Electricity at work regultations: 

This act covers the use of electrical equipment. Electrical equipment must be handled correctly, checked and tested. Plug sockets must be safe and faulty equipment must be labelled, removed and reported to the relevent person. 

Your responsibilities: 

• Not use electrical equipment until you have been trained
• Use appliances correctly and switch them off after use
• Check each item is in working order before using
• Report, label and remove any faulty items.

Manual Handling Operations:

Sometimes, you will be required to move equipment and stock around the salon. This is called manual handling. There are correct ways to lift heavy items to ensure you do not injure yourself. 

Your responsibility:

• Always ask yourself 'Can I lift this?'. If the answer is no, then don't! Ask for help. 

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)

Chemicals and hazardous substances can enter the body through ingestion, absorption and inhalation. 

Your responsibilities:

• Follow SHUD - Think back to your session as your will be quizzed on this later.
• Read and follow MFI, local by laws and follow your salons policy.
• Know where to find the COSHH data sheet.

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulation (2013)

This regulation sets out how and what injuries need to be reported to the HSE. 

Such as:

• A fracture (other than to fingers or toes)
• Amputation of limbs
• Death to worker and non-workers if they arise from a work related activity 
• Crush injuries that lead to internal organ damage
• Unconsciousness casued by a head injury
• Injuries that require admittance to hospital for more than 24 hours. 
• Industry related to occupational dermatitis, carpal tunnel syndrome and occupational asthma. 

Think about what your responsibilites are for this act...

Personal Protective Equipment Regulations

These regulations where updated in 2002 and include regulations on what PPE must be supplied and made available free of charge to employees. 

Your responsibilities: 

• Wear the PPE provided
• Report loss, damage or shortages of PPE supplies.

Provision and use of work equipment (1998)

This is a UK law that regulates the standards of safety for equipment used in work enviroments. It aims to ensure that all equipment used in a work setting is suitable, safe and operated by trained people. 

Your responsibility:

• Only use equipment if you have had training
• Check workplace and equipment prior to use
• Report any defective equipment 
• Ensure you are familiar with the risk assessements involved
• Use tools as they were intended to be used.

Why is proper ventilation necessary in a hairdressing salon?

1. To control humidity levels
2. To maintain a pleasant aroma
3. To reduce electricity costs
4. To remove airborne chemicals and prevent respiratory issues

What is the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) in hairdressing?

1. To improve customer satisfaction
2. To comply with fashion trends
3. To minimize exposure to hazards and prevent injuries
4. To enhance hairdressing skills

What is a risk assessment in relation to health and safety legislation?

1. Providing first aid training
2. Identifying and evaluating potential hazards in the salon
3. Promoting salon services
4. Choosing the right hair products

Which organization is responsible for enforcing health and safety legislation in hairdressing?

1. British Hairdressing Council
2. Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
3. National Hairdressers Association
4. Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority

What is the purpose of health and safety legislation in hairdressing?

1. To encourage creative hair styling
2. To regulate hairdressing prices
3. To protect the health and safety of hairdressers and clients
4. To increase salon profits

When talking about COSHH - What does SHUD stand for?

What is the correct way to pick up heavy items?

1. Bend your knees and lift with your legs
2. Lift with your back in a twisting motion
3. Use only your upper body strength to lift
4. Bend your back and lift with your arms

Which regulations govern health and safety in the workplace?

1. Health and Safety at Work Act
2. Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations
3. Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations
4. Health and Safety Control Act

Which regulations cover the use of work equipment?

1. Workplace Tools and Machinery Regulations
2. Provision and use of Work Equipment Regulations
3. Provision and Safety of Work Equipment
4. Workplace Equipment Safety Regulations

What should be reported under RIDDOR?

1. Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences
2. Safety Hazards and Risks
3. Workplace Accidents and Incidents
4. Health and Safety Violations