1. Maintain health & safety in the salon

2. 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.

3. 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?

4. Methods of sterilisation
Moist heat
Chemicals
Ultra violet rays

5. 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!

6. Magnified image of head lice on your scalp! (Pediculosis capatis)

7. Hazards & risks Hazard Risk
This is something that could potentially cause harm.
Risk
This means how likely it will cause harm.

8. C.O.S.H.H
Control OF
SUBSTANCES
HAZARDOUS TO
HEALTH

9. 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

10. 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

11. Why? Client: To protect skin & clothing from stains & splinters
You: To protect clothes from colour & splinters. Also, to avoid dermatitis

12. Personal presentation & hygiene
What does this mean?
Why is it important?
How can you make sure yours is good?
How does it affect others?

13. Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Lift safely to avoid injury!
Bend from the knees
Ask for help with heavy items

14. 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

15. RIDDOR Reporting Of Injuries Diseases Dangerous occurrences
Regulations

16. Fire Precautions Act

17. 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?