1. Welcome to Neath Port Talbot College!

2. Health and Safety Procedures
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3. Why must we as Hairdressers comply with all legislations?
To protect yourself
(Hairdresser).
To protect clients/others.
To prevent fines.
To prevent closure.
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4. Health and safety procedures
All business have a legal duty to provide a safe and hygienic environment.
Legal responsibilities – if you harm
or put a client at risk –
you are legally responsible, liable
to prosecution and fined.
There is a huge amount of legislation that relates to Health and Safety.
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5. Sometimes called the Umbrella Act –
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Covers all aspects of Health, Safety and Welfare at work. (‘As far as reasonably practicable’)
This Act is very important and should be incorporated into every aspect of a business.
Sometimes called the Umbrella Act –
as many regulations come under this act.
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6. Health and Safety at work Act 1974 A claim against
HASAWA
States employer
and employees
duties to safeguard
The health, safety
and
Welfare of all.
States main
Employees
Duties
Protects employees
and employers
Health and Safety at work Act
1974
States main
Employers
Duties
A claim against
the business by
staff or clients.
Prosecution or
fine.
Business reputation
damaged (clients have
long memories).
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What could happen if the
Health and Safety at Work Act
is not followed ?

7. Health and Safety Officer
Responsibility
Customer
Manager
Who is responsible?
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Health and Safety Officer
Hairdresser

8. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002
The purpose of this regulation is for employers to identify substances in the workplace and assess the possible risk to health.
Substances that seem harmless
May be hazardous if stored
Incorrectly.
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9. Hazardous Symbols
Hazardous substances are identified with the use of symbols. (Identified on packaging with storage and handling correctly carried out)
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10. Hazardous substances must be identified during a risk assessment.
COSHH Assessment
Hazardous substances must be identified during a risk assessment.
e.g. surgical spirit, nail products.
COSHH assessments must be regularly reviewed and updated when necessary.
e.g. new products.
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11. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations 1992.
This act requires all employers to
provide appropriate protective clothing
and equipment for all employees.
All PPE should be ‘CE’ marked – indicating compliance with Personal Protective at Work Regulations and satisfies safety requirements.
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12. This applies in all jobs where manual lifting occurs.
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
This applies in all jobs where manual lifting occurs.
Employers must carry out risk assessment where manual lifting is involved.
What is the correct way to lift and carry items?
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13. or infection must be reported. Also reported – if an employee or
RIDDOR
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous
Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1999
It is the law that certain diseases
or infection must be reported.
Also reported – if an employee or
client/visitor suffers:
Death, major injury, more than 24hrs in
hospital, incapacity to work for more
than 3 calendar days.
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15. So that’s a snap shot of why you can see that here at NPTC we have all the ingredients to offer you more, than just an education
Thank you for listening!