Unit 202 overview
Learning objective
Unit 202 overview
Learning objective
What you need to know
Hazards and risks
are they the same thing???
Hazard= Something which has the potential to cause harm to a person or surroundings
Risk= The chance that someone/ something will be hurt or damaged by the hazard
There are many hazards in hair and beauty salons, some are obvious, some not so much!!!
16 hazards and the risks
Blocked fire exit- Cannot escape in an emergency
Open first aid box- Access to medicines which young children could take
First aid box falling off the wall- Can fall and injure staff and clients
Heater over coats- Could cause a fire
Trailing wires- Staff and clients could trip
Water near electrics- Staff and clients could be electrocuted
Water on the floor- Staff and clients could slip
Uneven boxes stacked on a shelf- Boxes could fall causing injury to staff and clients
Heated styling equipment out on the side- Could burn staff and clients
Broken mirror- Mirror could fall from the wall causing injury to staff and clients
Lit cigarette- illegal and could cause a fire
Open drawers- Clients and staff could walk into them causing injury
Access to products in the draws- Chemicals could be picked up by young children
Chair in the middle of the floor-Obstruction if there is a fire
Hair clippings not swept up- Staff and clients could slip causing injury
Towels in the middle of the floor- Staff and clients could trip over causing injury
In your groups, discuss the hazards and select the 5 you think are most common within a salon
Workplace policies
Workplace policies are rules which are put in place by a business.
These may include:
How to behave when on the salon floor
How to meet and greet clients
Hygiene standards
Booking holiday
Dress code (including jewellery, hair and make-up)
Conduct
Breaching policies can lead to warnings, disciplinary action, or dismissal
Remember if you have to wear a uniform with your workplace name on it, how you conduct yourself in public is a reflection on the salon
Codes of practice
Codes of practice are written guidelines for certain professions or occupations.
In the hair and beauty sector, we follow the codes of practice set by HABIA ( which stands for Hair AND Beauty Industry Authority). HABIA creates the standards which all hair Definition: Official guidelines that explain how to comply with legislation or maintain professional standards.
Not legally binding, but can be used as evidence in court or by inspectors to assess compliance and beauty qualifications are formed from.
Legislation
LEGISLATION means laws (acts or regulations) which have been passed by government.
They consist of rules and guidelines which all businesses must follow for legal reasons.
They MUST be adhered to. Businesses who breech these rules and guidelines can find they loose business, can be issued a fine or in the most serious cases, be imprisoned!!!!!!!
Legislation overview
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Micro organisms
Most infections are caused by micro-organisms, these occur naturally and live inside and outside our bodies.
In your groups, find 1 infection or infestation caused by each of the micro organisms listed
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Bacterial infections
Bacteria are single celled organisms which vary in size and exist as spores.
Bacteria can multiply very quickly in the right conditions (warm and moist environments)
Bacterial infections:
Viral infections
Viruses are tiny infectious micro-organisms which multiply in the cells of other living organisms.
Fungal infections
Fungi infections include moulds and yeasts and are naturally occurring on the human skin.
They feed on organic matter. They secrete enzymes which break the organic matter down, and the fungi then absorb the nutrients which are released as the organic matter decomposes.
Fungi produce spores
Infestations
Infestations are caused by tiny mites which live on the hair or skin of others. They feed of the blood of their "host"
Headlice
Scabies
Infection control
There are 3 different types of infection control used in salons.
These are:
Chemical
Heat
Ultra-violet light
Infection control- Chemical
Common methods include liquid disinfectants such as Barbicide, disinfectant sprays and chemical wipes. The method chosen depends on what is being cleaned. For example, combs, clips and plastic brushes can be cleaned and then placed into a suitable liquid disinfectant, while work surfaces, trolleys, wash basins, styling chairs and some electrical equipment are more suited to disinfectant sprays or wipes. Disinfectants destroy all harmful organisms and most other organisms
Infection control- Ultra violet light
UV infection control uses ultraviolet light inside a UV cabinet to help sanitise salon tools and equipment. The UV light helps to destroy most micro organisms, reducing the risk of cross-infection between clients. UV cabinets are classed as a method of sanitising, rather than sterilising. This means most micro organisms are destroyed.
Infection control- Heat
Heat infection control uses high temperatures to destroy micro organisms on salon tools and equipment. The main heat method used in a salon is an autoclave, which uses steam produced from heated water to sterilise equipment. Heat as the most effective method of sterilising equipment, killing all micro organisms.
Task
In your groups, work out which type of infection control would be suitable for the tools and equipment below:
Fire safety
Fires happen!
It doesn't matter how careful you are, sometimes fires happen.
■There are 5 classifications of fire. These are:
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■Class A- Wood, paper, hair and textiles
■Class B- Flammable liquid (except cooking oils/fats)
■Class C- Electrical fires and flammable gases
■Class D- Combustible metals
■Class F- Cooking oils and fats
Salon waste disposal
Waste from staff lunches should be disposed of in a waste bin within the staffroom. Ideally, this bin should have a lid to reduce smells.
Hair cuttings and foils should be disposed of in a dedicated waste disposal bin. These bins should have lids to stop clients from gaining access to potentially harmful chemicals.
Plastic, card and paper from products should be recycled, following council rules. Councils usually supply coloured bags for recycling.
Small amounts of unused chemicals (like colour or perm lotion) should be rinsed down the sink, following manufacturers instructions (MFI) and COSHH data sheets.
Used blades from razors and any other sharps must be disposed of in a yellow sharps box. These boxes must be collected by the council or taken to a chemist offering a drop off service.
Contaminated waste, such as plasters should be disposed of in a contaminated waste bin. These bins are secure and minimise the risk of the spread of bacteria.
Sharps box
All salons should have a sharps box for disposal of used razor blades.
These boxes are sealed, meaning the risk of someone getting into these boxes is slim.
They must be collected by the local council, or some chemists will offer drop off services for disposal.
They MUST NOT be thrown into general salon waste!!!!!!
Salon security
Maintaining security
Storing minimal cash in the till
Keeping the till drawer locked at all times and the key removed
Do not leave reception unattended
Tidying equipment away in the salon, especially expensive items like straighteners
Keep staff personal belongings in the staffroom, in a locker if provided
Ensuring clients keep their personal belongings with them at all times
Retail displays behind reception desk or a lockable display cabinet.
Protecting client information
Clients provide personal information, like name, address, contact details.
These must be stored correctly under the GDPR, previously data protection act.
As a salon, you must adhere to the following:
All information stored in a secure location- locked cabinet or lockable computer system
The information must be correct, and not disclosed to anyone
Clients have the right to request access to their information
Salon must be registered with the data protection registry to hold personal information
Out of date records must be shredded or disposed of securely
As a stylist, you must not divulge any information to unauthorised persons
You must only use the clients information for the purpose it is intended.