1. Unit 04 Following Health and Safety Practice Assignment Chloe Bell.

2. Contents : Research Task 1 Personal Hygiene: Research Task 2 Salon Conduct: Research Task 3 Salon Evacuation: Research Task 4 Safe use of products, materials & equipment: Research Task 4 Continued Research Task 5 Serialisation: Research Task 6 Hazards In The Salon: Research Task 6 Continued Research Task 7 First Aid In The Salon: Research Task 8 Infections: Research Task: 9 Legislations which affect salons: Research Task 9 Continued: Research Task 9 Continued: Research Task 9 Continued: Research Task 10 Fire Extinguishers: Research Task 10 Continued: Research Task 11 Emergency Services: Floor Plan Bibliography

3. 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 polished shoes. Keep fingernails short and well manicured. Hair should always be well styled. Make-up should always be worn in the salon. Do not wear hanging chains or large rings. Deodorant should be used every day. Salon wear should be well pressed and clean. Shoes should be fitting. Male’s staff should be shaved or their facial hair regularly trimmed. Feet need regular attention.

4. Research Task 2 Salon Conduct: Personal Hygiene: Shower Wear Deodorants Have Clean Fingers Behaviour: Be Polite Be nice Be Sensible Posture: Confident-straight back Knees soft Shoulders Personal Appearance: Respectable Always Be Clean Keep Yourself Tidy If staff didn’t follow these rules then the customer wouldn’t feel safe and confident. There would be lots of accidents, and not many people would like to come to the salon anymore.

5. 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.

6. Research Task 4 Safe use of products, materials & equipment: Products: Coloured Mousse - Always wear gloves, don’t over loads the hair, always read the instructions. Perm lotions – Always wear gloves and an apron, the client must be well protected, read instructions, put cotton wool round hair line, don’t overloads the hair. Aerosol; Hairsprays – Cover the eyes of the client don’t spray next to naked flames and don’t spray to close to the head. Styling Aids e.g. Gels, Waxes, Serums- Don’t over loads the head. Equipment: Brushes and Combs – Clean and sterilize, use the right comb/brush for what you are doing. Hairdryers – Check heat, plug in and test, don’t hold to close to the head, check with client if its alright. Rollers and Pins – Don’t Pierce the scalp, make sure the tension isn't to tight. Straighteners – Check before use, put on the correct setting, keep away from the ears and the scalp to avoid burning.

7. Materials: Rubber gloves - Make sure they fit correctly and there are no holes in them, also that they are clean. Aprons – Fasten then properly, make sure there are no holes in them and they also need to be clean. Gowns – They need to be clean, dry and well maintained. Shoulder capes – They need to be dry, clean and fastened correctly.

8. Research Task 5 Serialisation: UV Cabinet – This Sterilises the tools and equipment using ultraviolet rays. Autoclave – For this you put your tools and equipment in it and the steam it produces sterilises it. Barbicide – This is a disinfectant solution. Boiling – You put gowns and towels in this. Sterilising Wipes and Sprays – With these you would clean clippers.

9. Research Task 6 Hazards In The Salon: In the reception area- If a trolley is in the way you should move it because someone could trip over it. If you notice a wet patch on the floor you should stop what you are doing immediately and mop it up, it could be very dangerous if someone slipped on it. If the reception desk is cluttered you must tidy it up, it looks unprofessional for clients coming in. you could also loose important appointments as well. Wires across the floor are a hazard because people can trip over it. Salon- Appliances left on the floor can be dangerous for people that don’t see them as they could trip and hurt there selves, you should move it. Be sensible, don’t run, shout or swear. If there is water or hair cuttings on the floor dry and sweep it up. You should smell nice in the salon, always wear deodorant. Dispensary- For fires make sure there is a fire extinguisher. For spills wipe them up immediately. If there is a leak call a plumber to get it fixed as soon as possible and warn other staff that there is a leak. If there is a chemical spilt it should be cleaned up as soon as possible. Kitchen- No smoking. Make sure the kettle is pushed to the back of the bench. Make sure that the cutlery is put away. If there is a water

10. Research Task 6 Continue Hazards In The Salon: Spillages: Before you clean it put an apron and gloves on, dry the area, put up a slippery floor sign, PEE – personal protect equipment. Slippery Surfaces: PEE, put up a slippery floor sign after you have dried the area, also wear gloves and an apron. Obstruction of access or egress: You should move it as soon as possible, but if it is heavy and you are unable to move it you should ask for help. If I had any concerns about health and safety n the salon I would ask either my college tutor or the salon manager.

11. Research Task 7 First Aid In The Salon: If a client or stylist cut themselves during treatment you should apply pressure on the wound, or let the client if they can. Then ring the first aid rep straight away. If a client or stylist suffers an electric shock you must not touch them, immediately switch of the electricity supply, and contact the first aid rep.

12. Research Task 8 Infections: Sometimes clients develop conditions, which may be infectious. Some clients may suffer from disorders, which are not infectious, some of these are: Infectious Condition: Impetigo Ringworm Head Lice Cold Sore Non Infectious Condition: Split Ends Greasy Hair Dandruff White Hair Psoriasis

13. Research Task: 9 Legislations which affect salons: The workplace (health, safety and welfare) regulations 1992. Has taken the place of older laws. All at work must keep a safe and healthy workplace. You must work in a safe responsible manner, insuring you keep yourself and others safe in the salon. 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.

14. Research Task: 9 (continued) Legislations which affect salons: 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.

15. Research Task: 9 (continued) Legislations which affect salons: 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 prevent the risks from lifting and handling objects.

16. Research Task: 9 Continued Health and Safety Legislations: My responsibilities under the health and safety at work act are: To keep myself and anyone I come into 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.

17. Research Task: 10 Fire Extinguishers: Water fire extinguishers are used on ordinary combustible, type A fires. Fires in paper, cloth, wood, rubber, and many plastics require a water type extinguisher labelled A. Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are used on flammable liquid type B fires. Fires in oils, gasoline, some paints, lacquers, grease, solvents, and other flammable liquids require an extinguisher labelled B. Foam fire extinguishers are used on electrical equipment type C fires. Fires in wiring, fuse boxes, energized electrical equipment, computers, and other electrical sources require an extinguisher labelled C. Powder fire extinguishers are used on ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, or electrical equipment, type A, B and C. Multi-purpose dry chemical is suitable for use on class A, B, and C.

18. Research Task: 10 (Continued) Lifting and Handling: If you see an object on the floor you would: Find out what's in it & if its heavy. Tell someone. If its not to heavy pick it up and move it. If it is to heavy ask someone else to move it. Check what's in it before you move it. Don’t just ignore it. Don’t bend your back. Don’t stretch. Bend your knees. Take some of its contents out if its to heavy. Don’t run with it.

19. Research Task 11: Emergency Services The emergency services include: Police, Fire People, Ambulance. When calling emergency services the rules to follow are: 1.Tell the client what they need to do. 2.Ask for help if its needed from someone in the salon. 3.Keep the client calm. 4.Speak clearly and calmly on the phone. 5.Don’t run round. 6.Follow correct instructions. 7.Ask for service. 8.Give your name and address. 9.Make others aware of the situation. 10.Report it in the accident book.

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