Cosmetology Safety Habits Exam
True or False
Indicate if the following statements are true or false by placing a T for true and an F for false. For the ones you answer as false, correct what makes it false.
1. _____ Most accidents in the beauty salon are caused by ignorance, carelessness or neglect.
2. _____ To disconnect electrical equipment, grasp the cord and give it a quick jerk.
3. _____Any electrical applicator coming in contact with a patron should be cleaned and sterilized.
4. _____As long as electrical cords are properly covered it is o.k. if they get wet.
5. _____Use dry hands in connecting but not necessarily in disconnecting electrical equipment.
6. _____ Use celluloid combs instead of hard rubber ones which are inflammable.
7. _____ Keep all inflammable materials capped and safely stored.
8._____ Cool all objects before testing with fingers or applying to skin or scalp.
9. _____Operators should not carry combs or instruments in their pockets.
10. ____ Articles dropped on the floor cannot be used on anyone except the patron that it was being used on at that time.
11. ____ Headrest covers should be changed daily.
12. ____ After cutting a patrons hair the operator should stop and sweep the floor before proceeding with any other service.
13.____ Give first aid treatments to lesions or eruptions.
14.____ Use rubber gloves when working with chemical solutions.
15.____ First aid treatment should be administered to skin injuries.
16_____ The temperature of the curling irons must be tested on tissue paper before placing it on the hair.
17._____You may use a thermal curling iron on chemically straightened hair.
18. Name two of the three locations of the fire extinguishers in the cosmetology department.
19.Where is our first aid kit located in the cosmetology department?
20.Electrical cords should never ______.
(Name two things)
21. What type of soap is recommended for hand washing?
22. What was the name of your assigned chapter and list two safety precautions from your homework assignment.
23. What is the procedure for a fire drill? Signal______, Code______and where do you go?
24. What is the procedure for a tornado drill? Signal______, Code______and where do you go?
This is to certify that I have received instructions on safety precautions in the Cosmetology class. I promise to observe all safety precautions and if ever in doubt regarding any operations, I will get the necessary information from my instructor.
Signed ______Signed______Date______
(Student)(Student Witness)
This is to certify that ______has been given safety instructions and has satisfactorily passed this written test; and for all the questions that were answered incorrectly has received further instructions to insure their understanding of each item.
______Date______
(Instructor)(Student)