Work Health & Safety in the Hairdressing Industry

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What does HASWA stand for?

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WHS 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?

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Why is it so important to know about WHS?

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Hazards 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?

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What is the three step process (SAM) used to identify and control workplace hazards?

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Once you have spotted a hazard what is the FIRST thing you should do?

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The most common cause of injury for workers in the hairdressing industry is from:

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In the hairdressing industry, suitable work shoes include shoes that are:

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What are some of the measures that can be put in place to avoid slips and trips in the workplace?

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Clean floors, keeping all work areas tidy and good lighting are important safety considerations in a workplace to:

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Electric shock occurs when electric current flows through the body because:

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To reduce the risk of electric shock you should:

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First aid treatment for burns includes:

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What should you NOT do if you receive a burn injury?

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What are some of the security measures that must be adhered to when handling cash?

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What do Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provide essential information about?

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What are the most common hazardous substances used for work tasks in the hairdressing industry?

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What items of personal protective equipment (PPE) are most likely to be required when working in the hairdressing industry?

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In a workplace, what should you know if someone gets hurt?

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Fatigue at work can be reduced by:

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There is a four step process for using a fire extinguisher?
What is the third step?

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What does this safety sign mean?

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What does this safety sign mean?

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What does this safety sign mean?

A quiz for hairdressing students.

Work Health & Safety in the Hairdressing Industry

What does HASWA stand for?

WHS 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?

Why is it so important to know about WHS?

Hazards 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?

What is the three step process (SAM) used to identify and control workplace hazards?

Once you have spotted a hazard what is the FIRST thing you should do?

The most common cause of injury for workers in the hairdressing industry is from:

In the hairdressing industry, suitable work shoes include shoes that are:

What are some of the measures that can be put in place to avoid slips and trips in the workplace?

Clean floors, keeping all work areas tidy and good lighting are important safety considerations in a workplace to:

Electric shock occurs when electric current flows through the body because:

To reduce the risk of electric shock you should:

First aid treatment for burns includes:

What should you NOT do if you receive a burn injury?

What are some of the security measures that must be adhered to when handling cash?

What do Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provide essential information about?

What are the most common hazardous substances used for work tasks in the hairdressing industry?

What items of personal protective equipment (PPE) are most likely to be required when working in the hairdressing industry?

In a workplace, what should you know if someone gets hurt?

Fatigue at work can be reduced by:

WHS 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?

There is a four step process for using a fire extinguisher?
What is the third step?