FOLLOWING HEALTH && SAFTY UNIT 04 FOLLOWING HEALTH && SAFTY PRACTISE ASSIGNMENT && RESEARCH DIARY By Nicole Terry

CONTENTS Personal hygiene Salon conduct Salon evacuation Safe use of products, materials and equipment Sterilisation Hazards in the salon hazards in the salon/ continued 7. First aid in the salon 8. Infections 9. Legislations which affect the salons/ Continued Fire extinguishers/ continued Emergency services/ continued

Research task 1 personal hygiene Teeth should be regularly cleaned and checked by a dentist. A daily bath or shower is important Always wear well fitted shoes Keep fingernails clean and well manicured Hair should always be well styled Make up should be worn in the salon Do not wear hanging chains or large rings Deodorant should be used everyday Salon wear should be well pressed and clean Shoes should be polished Male staff should be shaved or their facial hair regularly trimmed Feet need regular attention

Research task 2 salon conduct PERSONAL HYGIENE: Wash everyday Clean fingernails BEHAVIOUR: Don’t use unacceptable language Be sensible Be well mannered POSTURE: Back straight Soft knees Shoulders back PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Wear make up 2. Well styled hair 3. Clean tunic

Research task 3 salon evacuation When the fire alarm is sounded you should leave the salon immediately. You must leave the salon in a quiet manner. Never return to the building before the all clear has been given. You must meet at the assembly point by the field after you have left the building. Never stop to collect your bags or coats when the alarm has been sounded. Clients should be helped from the salon when the alarm has been sounded.

Research task 4 safe use of products, materials & equipment Coloured mousse – wear gloves, don’t overload the hair always read the manufactures instructions Perm lotions – always read the manufactured instructions you must wear gloves and apron the client must be protected well and wool around the hair line and don’t overload Neutraliser – always read the manufactured instructions you must wear gloves and a apron the client must be protected well and don’t overload Aerosols; hairsprays – cover the eyes don’t spray to close to the head and don’t spray near naked flames Styling aids – never overload the hair with product

EQUIPTMENT: Brushes and combs – clean and sterilised Hairdryers – check the temperature test that they work don’t hold it to close to the head direct the head to the ends of the hair Rollers and pins – don’t pierce the scalp with the pins and the tension not to tight Straighteners – check before use make sure they are on correct setting MATERIALS: Rubber gloves – fit properly no holes in and clean Aprons – fastened correctly no holes and clean Gowns – clean dry and well maintained Shoulder capes – dry clean and fastened correctly

Research task 5 sterilisation UV cabinet – this sterilises tool and equipment using ultraviolet rays Autoclave – this sterilises using steam big metal container Barbicide – disinfectant solution for combs Boiling – boiling your gowns towels boil them Sterilising wipes and sprays – used for clippers – shavers

Research task 6 hazards in the salon Plugs being overloaded Smoking Loose wires Wet floor Leaving equipment out HOW YOU DEAL WITH IT: Turn the plugs off Don’t smoke Tidy them up Put a sign up

task 6 continued hazards in the salon. How would you deal with the following hazards?. SPILLAGES: Must wear gloves and a apron. Must clean up the spillage. Dry the area. Put up a slippery sign to warn others. SPLIPPERY SURFACES: PPE Clean up. Wet floor sign down OBSTRUCTION OF ACCESS OR EGRESS: Remove any obstructions immediately if they are heavy. If needed ask for help.

IF YOU HAD ANY CONCERNS ABOUT HEALTH AND SAFETY HOW WOULD YOU IMFORM?: See your tutor if in college if in salon talk to your employer

Research task 7 first aid in the salon. IF A CLIENT OR STYLIST CUTS HIMSELF OR HERSELF DURING A TREATMENT WHAT RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED: Ask the client to add pressure to the wound. Ring first aid rep straight away. IF A CLIENT OR STYLIST SUFFERS AN ELECTRIC SHOCK, WHAT RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED: Do not touch the person. Switch off the electricity supply. Contact the fist aid rep immediately. All accidents must be reported in the accident book.

Research task 8 Infections INFECTIOUS CONDITIONS: Impetigo. Ringworm. Head lice. Cold sores. NON INFECTIOUS CONDITIONS: Split ends. Greasy hair. Dandruff. White hair. Psoriasis.

Research task 9 legislations which affect salons. The work place (health, safety and welfare) regulations 1992 Has taken the place of older laws. All at work must keep a safe healthy workplace. The personal protective equipment at work regulations 1992 Employers must provide suitable and enough protective clothing and equipment, they must provide it free of charge and they must provide training in its use. The provision and use of work equipment regulations 1992 Employers must select equipment that is properly made, suitable for the purpose and kept in good repair. The control of substances hazardous to health regulations 1992 (COSHH) This concerns the safe use, storage and disposal of all chemicals used in the hairdressing salon.

The electricity at work regulations 1989 Under this law the employer must supply and ensure all electrical equipment used in the salon is kept in a safe condition. It is the employees responsibility to report any problems or defects. Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations 1989 (RIDDOR) Under this law your salon must report any accidents diseases and dangerous occurrences that may happen at work in the salon. The manual handling operations regulations 1992 All at work must help prevent the risk from lifting and handling objects.

Research task 9 continued health and safety legislations. My responsibilities under the health and safety at work act are: To keep myself and anyone else I come in contact with safe. The two pieces of information which a salon employer should provide you with are: The salons health and safety policy (verbal or written) and a job description. The following need to be included in the salons health and safety policy: The person responsible if an accident occurs. The person responsible in the event of a fire.

Research task 10 fire extinguishers Water Carbon Dioxide Foam Powder Fire blanket Type of fire used on For wood and paper. Flammable liquids. Fires like a chip pan. Small electrical fires The college salon has three extinguishers these are found dispensary These contain: dry powder water co2 The fire assembly point is by the field.

Research task 10 continued lifting and handling. Ask what is in it first if you are asked to carry anything heavy. Don’t stretch. Back straight. Knees bent. Never stand on chairs or tables. Ask someone around for help if need to. Don’t run with anything heavy.

Research task 11 emergency services. The emergency services include: Fire engine. Ambulance. Police When calling the emergency services the rules to follow are: Speak slowly and calmly on the phone. Tell them where you are. Tell them what’s happened. Give them your name and address. You must follow all instructions given carefully.

Research task 11 continued salon health and safety. Fire exit Research task 11 continued salon health and safety. W O R K S T A I N W O R K S T A I N WORK STATIONS WORK STATIONS LOCKERS STORE ROOM KITCHEN DISPENSARY

Research task 12 salon staff. Juniors job role: Making coffee Sweeping the floors Cleaning work areas The following staff in order of authority are: Owner Manageress Technician Stylist Shampooist junior