1. Slide 1 of 64 Wirral Metropolitan College Hair, Beauty & Sports Therapy Resource related to modules: Client care Health, Safety & Security Compiled by: Lynda Johnson May 2004

2. Slide 2 of 64 Contents Health and Hygiene o Personal Hygiene and Appearance o Hazards in the Salon Infestation and Disease Including images and web pages for: Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, Head lice, Ringworm, Impetigo, Scabies Eczema, Alopecia, Psoriasis, Folliculitis, Dandruff, Keloids, and In growing hair

3. Slide 3 of 64 Health and Hygiene This section looks at what infection actually is and how you can avoid spreading it in the salon. Good health and safety practice begins with yourself, so looking at your own personal health, hygiene and appearance is included.

4. Slide 4 of 64 Hazards in salon environment Video Clip Click the image below to play the video clip (click it again to stop) Identify (list) and discuss a minimum of 10 hazards:

5. Slide 5 of 64 PROBLEM & ACTION Scalds and burns Video Clip Click the image below to play the video clip (click it again to stop)

6. Slide 6 of 64 PROBLEM & ACTION Electric shock Don't touch the casualty – you too, will get a shock. Switch off the current at the socket and remove the plug. If this isn't possible, turn off at the main switch. Summon help immediately.

7. Slide 7 of 64 Infestation Infestations are caused by animal parasites living on the body. Common examples include head lice (pediculosis capitis) and scabies (caused by the itch-mite). If you suspect an infectious or contagious condition, you must report it to your manager or supervisor.

8. Slide 8 of 64 Impetigo Research and Discuss: Symptom Cause Referral Go to the Kids Health website www.kidshealth.orgKids Health website Would you be able to continue the service? (click YES or NO)

9. Slide 9 of 64 Head lice Research and Discuss: Symptom Cause Referral Go to the Mayo Clinic website www.mayoclinic.comMayo Clinic website Would you be able to continue the service? (click YES or NO)

10. Slide 10 of 64 Alopecia Research and Discuss: Symptom Cause Referral Go to the Keratin website www.keratin.comKeratin website Would you be able to continue the service? (click YES or NO)

11. Slide 11 of 64 Skin and Scalp Disorders Crossword Click the link below to try the Skin and Scalp Disorders Crossword Quiz Crossword Quiz

12. Slide 12 of 64 CORRECT! You WOULD be able to continue the service Click here to go back to previous page here

13. Slide 13 of 64 CORRECT! You WOULD NOT be able to continue the service Click here to go back to previous page here

14. Slide 14 of 64 INCORRECT! You WOULD NOT be able to continue the service Click here to go back to previous page here

15. Slide 15 of 64 INCORRECT! You WOULD be able to continue the service Click here to go back to previous page here