What conditions do bacteria and viruses require to grow and spread?
Temperature
Moisture
Nutrients
Time
All of the above
In the case of COVID-19 what are the perfect conditions for the spread of the virus?
Poor hand hygiene and standing too close to an infected person
good hand hygiene and a 2 metre distance
Typically how is COVID-19 spread?
Via respiratory droplets
Via communication
via food
what is a direct route of transmission?
contact from one person to another
through the air or contaminated objects or the blood
what is an indirect route of transmission?
from one person to another through contact
how can general infection pass into the body?
through the respiratory tract
through open wounds or broken skin
through the digestive tract
through the urinary/ reproductive tract
a chain of infection is a series of events which enable bacteria, fungi and viruses to cause infections in a person
what is a pathogen?
an organism which fights against viruses in the body
an organism capable of causing disease in its host
What are the stages of the chain of infection?
infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
susceptible host, infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, portal of entry, mode of transmission
portal of exit, susceptible host, reservoir, portal of entry, mode of transmission, infectious agent,
what are coronaviruses?
a small family of viruses that only have life threatening effects
a large family of viruses that cause illness in animals and humans
What are the main symptoms of COVID-19?
low temperature, sore throat, rash on the skin
high temperature, new & continuous cough, loss or change to sense of smell or taste
high temperature, loss of vision, cold/ flu symptoms
What are the less common symptoms of COVID-19
Sore throat
nasal congestion
headache
conjunctivitis
skin rashes
aches and pains
diarrhoea
all of the above
how is COVID-19 spread?
through close contact with an infected person
through consumption of bad food
through commuting to and from work
Who can spread COVID-19?
Pre-symptomatic- those who have contracted the disease but are not yet exhibiting symptoms
symptomatic- those exhibiting signs of the disease
Asymptomatic- those who have contacted the disease but are showing no signs
Who can catch COVID -19?
Only young children
Only older people
People of all ages
Teenagers
Who is classed as being at higher risk from COVID-19?
Young Children
Older people
Everyone
How long can COVID-19 survive for on plastic or stainless steel?
less than 4 hours
less than 24 hours
up to 72 hours
How long can COVID-19 survive for on copper?
How long can COVID-19 survive for on cardboard
Social responsibility is the practice of producing/supplying goods or services in a way that is not harmful to society or the environment.
What are the main features of social responsibility? (tick all that apply)
Financial security
Accountability
Ethical Beahviour
Human Rights
Compliance with legislation/ law
Transparency
It is important to maintain the specified social distance to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to comply with the legislation around workplace operations
How could everyone maintain the health and wellbeing of staff, clients, models and performers? (tick all that apply)
Stay at home when you are sick
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Follow a vegetarian diet
Wash your hands at least 20 seconds
Avoid touching eyes, nose, mouth with unwashed hands
Clean & disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
Avoid crowded places
To break the chain of infection, how many links must be broken in the chain?
at least one
at least two
all links must be broken
What are the standard infection control precautions (SICP)? Select all that apply.
Risk Assessment
Fire safety
Regular handwashing
Use of hand sanitisers
Use of PPE
Moving all coats and bags
Safe management of linen
What are the standard infection control precautions (SICP)? Select all that apply. (continued)
respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette
safe management of equipment, service environment and blood/ bodily fluids
closing all doors to salon rooms
safe disposal of waste
occupational safety/ managing the prevention of exposure
Additional precautions to break the chain of infection include: social distancing measures, vaccinations, temperature checking.
What is a risk assessment?
an informed decision on fire safety
a careful examination of what in the workplace could cause harm to people
a legal requirement regarding patch testing
A risk assessment is a legal requirement to assess risks in the workplace so that plans can be put in place to control and minimise those risks.
What are the stages of a risk assessment in order of how they should be carried out?
record the findings and implement them, decide who might be harmed and how, identify the hazard, evaluate the risks and decide of precautions, review the assessment
decide who might be harmed and how, record the findings and implement them, review the assessment, identify the hazard, evaluate the risks and decide of precautions
Identify the hazard, decide who might be harmed and how, evaluate the risks and decide of precautions, record the findings and implement them, review the assessment
What should be Risk assessed for the prevention of COVID-19? (tick all that apply)
Premises/ working environment
services
staff, clients/ models/ performers
all work activities
What is the general advice for social distancing?
at least 2 metres
at least 5 metres
at least 1 metre
What PPE should be worn when providing a makeup or close contact service?
Just a mask
Just a visor
a mask and a visor
You choose which you prefer
How can we reduce the spread of micro-organisms with respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette ? (tick all that apply)
Turn head
cover mouth/ nose when coughing, sneezing
discard used tissues
wash hands/ use hand sanitiser
use posters in salon to help reinforce guidelines
