1. Monitor Operations Procedures To Safely Control Work

2. Hazards and Risks

3. Many regulations and legislation cover you when you are working in a spa. Any person who is working with others or members of the public need to work safely and comply with these rules.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the body that support and enforce the health and safety law.

4. Differences between hazards and risks
Hazard – something with a potential to cause harm.
Risk – the chances of the hazards potential being realised.

5. Storing toxic or flammable chemicals in the spa is a hazard
Storing toxic or flammable chemicals in the spa is a hazard. If they are left on a work surface in the salon where anyone can misuse them then that is a risk.
When working in a busy spa environment it is vital that you always work to minimise the risk of any hazards occurring. In the example above if the chemical was stored in a locked metal cupboard the risk would be minimal.

6. If you cannot remove the hazard altogether you will need to control the risks by applying the following principles:
Provide welfare and first aid facilities
Issue personal protective equipment
Organise work to reduce exposure to the hazard
Prevent access to a hazard
Try a less risky option

7. A risk assessment is a careful examination of the work areas looking for anything that could cause harm to people in the workplace. Nobody can prevent every accident from occurring however, an employer needs to protect people as far as is reasonably practicable. Risk assessments need to be carried out at regular intervals and should follow the following five steps:

8. Risk Assessment Identify the hazard Decide who may be harmed and how1.
Identify the hazard 2.
Decide who may be harmed and how 3.
Evaluate the risk and decide whether existing precautions are adequate or if more precautions are needed 4.
Record findings and ensure recommendations are followed 5.
Review risk assessment and revise if necessary

9. It may or may not be your responsibility to carry out the risk assessment, however you must monitor the workplace at regular intervals to ensure the spa environment is safe. You will be required to keep records to control health and safety risks, a form similar to the one outlined on the next slide would be appropriate.

10. Records Hazard What is the risk Who is at risk Degree of risk
Existing precautions
Are additional precautions needed?
Staff member responsible

11. Hazard
How to minimise risk
Trailing wires
Avoid and keep along the side of a wall or work surface.
Slippery surface
Warn others and place a sign over. Clean the surface if this will help.
Faulty light
Stop using and report straight away, ask for it to be repaired. Put a sign over to warn others not to use or remove from the work area.

12. Hazard
How to minimise risk
Faulty machines
Stop using and report straight away to get them repaired. Put a sign over to warn others not to use or remove from the work area.
Overloaded sockets
Re-organise and obtain an extension lead until new sockets can be fitted.
Products without labels
Ascertain what the product is and get it re-labelled. If you are unsure do not use the product.
Barbicide jar next to electrical equipment
Move away so that if there is a spillage no liquid will be near the electrical equipment.

13. Hazard
How to minimise risk
Split wires on an machines
Remove from work area and place a sign on the equipment to warn others that it is out of order. Organise for the machine to be mended.
Lit candles
Ensure candles are not near any flammables, towels, wooden shelving etc. Do not leave unattended.
Obstructions
Remove chairs, bags, trolleys etc from in front of doors or in walk ways.

14. Hazard
How to minimise risk
Broken products
Do not use. If the packaging is broken then gloves should be applied before handling the products, the product should be safely disposed of into a sealed bin liner. If any glass is involved it should be placed in a secure container marked ‘broken glass’.
Damaged applicators
Stop using, report the damaged item and place a sign over to warn others. Send back to manufacturer or order a replacement.