Maintain health & safety in the salon
Aim For you to understand : Health & Safety at Work Act C. O. S. H Aim For you to understand : Health & Safety at Work Act C.O.S.H.H regulations Electricity at Work Act Objective You will be able to produce a report covering all aspects of health & safety in the work place. Design a leaflet on Health & safety Answer knowledge questions accurately.
Health & Safety at Work As a junior in the salon name 3 things that you would do everyday. Cleaning Washing towels & gowns Tidying up Why do you think this is important & part of your job role?
Methods of sterilisation Moist heat Chemicals Ultra violet rays
By cleaning and tidying you help to prevent cross infection/infestation. Impetigo is a highly contagious infection! Ring worm is an extremely contagious fungal infection! Head lice re-noun for spreading quickly. These are known as an infestation!
Magnified image of head lice on your scalp! (Pediculosis capatis)
Hazards & risks Hazard Risk This is something that could potentially cause harm. Risk This means how likely it will cause harm.
C.O.S.H.H Control OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH
What does it mean? How to store: In a cool dry place, upright & not above head height How to use: Follow manufacturer’s instructions How to dispose of: Packaging in appropriate bins provided & left over product down the sink with plenty of cool water
P.P.E (Personal protective equipment) What is available for your client? Gown Towels Plastic cape Cotton wool Cutting gown/collar What is available for you? Gloves Apron
Why? Client: To protect skin & clothing from stains & splinters You: To protect clothes from colour & splinters. Also, to avoid dermatitis
Personal presentation & hygiene What does this mean? Why is it important? How can you make sure yours is good? How does it affect others?
Manual Handling Operations Regulations Lift safely to avoid injury! Bend from the knees Ask for help with heavy items
The Electricity at Work Regulations X Never put electrical equipment near water X Never use electrical equipment that is faulty Always dry hands before touching plugs & switches Only use equipment that is new or been PAT tested
RIDDOR Reporting Of Injuries Diseases Dangerous occurrences Regulations
Fire Precautions Act
QUIZ What is the legislation called that gives guidelines for the use of chemicals? What P.P.E is available for you & your client? What is the difference between a hazard & a risk? What should you do if the fire alarm is sounded? Which fire extinguisher is used on electrical fires?