Provide a short answer for each of the following Part 1 List five types of personal protective equipment. Part 2 Explain why it is so important to follow the proper hand washing procedures before,...

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
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    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. This should be done in...