Provide a short answer for each of the following
Part 1
List five types of personal protective...

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Provide a short answer for each of the following
Part 1
List five types of personal protective equipment. 
Part 2Explain why it is so important to follow the proper hand washing procedures before, during and after providing treatments.    Part 3Explain why it is important to cover non-intact skin with a waterproof dressing. Part 4What are needle stick injuries and how are they caused?  Part 5Outline the procedure for the correct disposal of sharps in relation to clinical waste.   Part 6List four benefits businesses can expect when they have Workplace Health and Safety practices in place.  Part 7Explain the importance of following safety directions of supervisors, managers, workplace safety warning signs and other nominated risk control measures.  Part 8Explain the importance of promptly reporting unsafe work practices, including bullying harassment, and breaches of health, safety and security measures.  Part 9Explain how you would practice safe manual handling in salon environment.   Part 10Outline the four steps of the risk management process.  Part 11What areas of the workplace should a risk management procedure apply to, and why? Part 12List three methods to prevent static electricity discharge.  Part 13Explain how you would ensure electrical equipment is used safely during treatments.   Part 14List five precautions you can take to ensure the safe use of electrical equipment in a salon.    Part 15Explain how you would store electrical equipment safely.  Part 16Outline the procedures to ensure prevention of cross contamination.  Part 17List the different antiseptics that are recommended in accordance with the Infection Control Guidelines for Personal Appearances services.  Part 18List some of the elements of ‘setting up’ of a room in preparation for various treatments.  Part 19Explain what ‘single use’ items are and why they are used. Part 20What should you do in the case of blood to blood contact? Part 21Explain how you would clean blood or body fluid spills following the recommended procedure.  Part 22Explain the importance of being made aware of and following fire and emergency procedures including workplace evacuation.  Part 23Explain how you would identify and/ or allocate the designated personnel responsible for first aid and evacuation procedures.  Part 24What important and practical information should be considered and included in an emergency plan? Part 25To protect the safety of yourself and your clients, cleaning disinfection and sterilization must be done on a very regular basis. How would you ensure this is done? Part 26List at least five hazardous chemicals workers in the Beauty Industry may be exposed to. Part 27Explain the purpose and principles of stock control.  Part 28List six ways to increase your energy efficiency and reduce electricity usage in a salon.

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SHBXWHS001: Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
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ASSESSMENT TASK 1: Research Assignment
	Provide a short answer for each of the following
	Part 1
List five types of personal protective equipment.
	Types of personal protective equipment are:
· Eye protection-spectacles, shields
· Hand protection- gloves
· Head protection- helmets
· Skin protection- sunburn cream
· Hearing protection- ear plugs
	Part 2
Explain why it is so important to follow the proper hand washing procedures before, during and after providing treatments.
	It is important to follow the hand washing procedure before, during and after providing treatments to avoid transmission of harmful germs and to prevent any health-related infections that may spread from one person to another by contaminated hands.
	Part 3
Explain why it is important to cover non-intact skin with a waterproof dressing.
	It is important to cover non-intact skin with a waterproof dressing since that skin is already damaged and openness of that skin to the environment may cause it more harm as chances of infection and other skin related diseases are possible. 
	Part 4
What are needle stick injuries and how are they caused?
	
Needle stick injuries are basically wounds that are caused by needles. They are caused by accidentally puncturing the skin. They transmit infectious diseases like blood-borne injuries. 
	Part 5
Outline the procedure for the correct disposal of sharps in relation to clinical waste.
	Procedure for correct disposal of needles in relation to clinical waste:
· All the needles should be placed in a sharp disposal container just immediately after they have been used.
· Disposal of used sharp containers must be done by following proper guidelines. 
· Sharp containers must be rigid and puncture proof so that the lids are sealed securely
·  
	Part 6
List four benefits businesses can expect when they have Workplace Health and Safety practices in place.
	Four benefits that businesses can experience on practicing Workplace Health and Safety practices are:
· It provides protection to staff
· There will be less cases of sick leave and absenteeism
· Good health would motivate staff and boost their morale and productivity
· With good health and safety measures, organizations can build their reputation
	Part 7
Explain the importance of following safety directions of supervisors, managers, workplace safety warning signs and other nominated risk control measures.
	When one follows safety directions they can save themselves from all kinds of health hazards and diseases. With good health and staying in a safe environment, people can achieve a lot in their professional and personal life. 
	Part 8
Explain the importance of promptly reporting unsafe work practices, including bullying harassment, and breaches of health, safety and security measures.
	
Importance of promptly reporting unsafe work practices are that it helps in reporting bullying in workplace which causes stress, anxiety and reduced work performance. 
	Part 9
Explain how you would practice safe manual handling in salon environment.
	Safe manual handling in salon environment by reducing risk of injury that may occur due to actions being conducted in the salon. The work environment should be assessed carefully. 
	Part 10
Outline the four steps of the risk management process.
	Four steps of the risk management process involve the following:
· Identifies and analyses the risk
· Evaluate or rank the risk
· Treat the risk
· Monitoring and reviewing the risk
	Part 11
What areas of the workplace should a risk management procedure apply to, and why?
	Areas of workplace which have factories and chemical laboratories should follow some form of risk management procedure.

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