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Question 1
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Work Hours of Safety
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Work Hairdresser Safety
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Work Health and Safety
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Work Hazards and Safety
Question 2
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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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Occupational Safety & Health Act 1984
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Health Act 1911
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Food Act 2008
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Safety, Rehabilitation & Compensation Act 1988
Question 3
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Why is it so important to know about WHS?
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It is important to know how to avoid injury
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It is important to help your co-workers avoid injury
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WHS is the law
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All of these answers are correct
Question 4
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What is the three step process (SAM) used to identify and control workplace hazards?
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Safety Appraisal Management
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Spot the problem, Assess options, Make the decision
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Spot the hazard, Assess the risk, Make the change
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Stop, Act, Move
Question 5
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Once you have spotted a hazard what is the FIRST thing you should do?
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Report it to your supervisor or employer
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Leave it as someone else will fix it eventually
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Phone Worksafe immediately
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Fill in an Incident Report form
Question 6
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When working as a hairdresser, suitable work shoes include shoes that are:
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Low heeled and comfortable
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Open toed and rubber soled
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Well worn and without tread
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With steel toe caps
Question 7
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In the hairdressing industry, factors that may cause slips, trips and falls include:
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Unswept hair and wet floors
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Footwear that does not provide enough tread
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Equipment, tool trolleys and rubbish left in the way
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All of these answers are correct
Question 8
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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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Ensure clients can read the magazines
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Reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls
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Make sure the work area looks attractive and uncluttered
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Reduce the risk of back ache
Question 9
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What do Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provide essential information about?
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Personal protective equipment
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Hazardous substances
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Workplace inspections
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Equipment used at work
Question 10
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What are the most common hazardous substances used for work tasks in the hairdressing industry?
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Boiling water
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Cleaning products
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Chemical hair products
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Insecticides
Question 11
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Hazardous substances used in the hairdressing industry must be used according to:
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The manufacturer's instructions
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Safety Data Sheets
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Safe work procedures
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All of these answers are corrrect
Question 12
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In a hairdressing salon, adequate ventilation to control fumes and odours is NOT provided through:
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A skylight in the ceiling
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Windows that are open
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An air conditioning system
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Use of extraction fans
Question 13
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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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Earplugs, safety helmet, gloves
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Gloves, protective apron, non-slip shoes
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Mask, gloves, safety glasses
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Goggles, wide brimmed hat, gloves
Question 14
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To reduce the risk of contact dermatitis, you should:
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Wash your hands frequently
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Apply medical strength hand lotion regularly
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Wear protective gloves and barrier cream
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All of these answers are correct
Question 15
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Employers have a duty to provide personal protective equipment:
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To control all workplace hazards
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When hazards in the workplace cannot be eliminated or to increase protection
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In hot weather to increase protection
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In preference to isolating the hazard
Question 16
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Fatigue at work can be reduced by:
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Standing or bending over long periods of time
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Avoiding too many late nights or excessive alcohol use
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Taking regular breaks and varying the work tasks
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Drinking lots of strong, hot coffee
Question 17
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What are some of the security measures that must be adhered to when handling cash?
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Don’t count cash in front of customers
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Remove excess cash from the till to safe storage
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Take the float straight from the safe to the till
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All of these answers are correct
Question 18
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In a workplace, what should you know if someone gets hurt?
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Who knows first aid and where the first aid kit is
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Who to report it to
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What the emergency numbers are
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All of these answers are correct
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