L3 Health and Safety- Lesson- Week 2

• Hairdressing
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Expectations- Classroom Rules

• No entering the classroom without a tutor 
• No food or drinks  when entering the classroom- Only water in a clear bottle
• Log onto a Chromebook
• Complete 'Do Now' task
•  Participate fully in your session
• No Hands up- Questions- No opt out 
• NO use of mobile phones- unless instructed to by tutor
• Learning Review booklets/ Knowledge organisers 
• Remember to put Chromebooks at the end of session and remember to log out and put back on charge. 

Health and Safety- Lesson 1

'Do Now' Task 

Complete the revision clock individually first and then pair up with the person next to you to check each others answers. 

You have 10 minutes 

In this unit we will cover: 

• Legislations, codes of practice and workplace policies 
• Hazard and Risks
• Risk Assessments
• Staff Support 

Session Outcomes 

In todays session we will cover:

The difference between Legislation, codes of practice and workplace policies 

Staff support for Health  and safety

Infection and Hygiene control

Types of insurance 

How does this picture relate to last weeks lesson. List the key aspects covered in this session.

Recall the definition of 'Legislation'

Legislation 

Legislation is a law or a set of laws that have been passed by Parliament. The word is also used to describe the act of making a new law.

Workplace Policies 

Workplace policies are rules which are put in place by a business.

These may include:

• How to behave on the salon floor
• How to meet and greet clients
• Hygiene standards
• Booking Holidays
• Dress code ( include jewellery, hair and make-up)
• Conduct 

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 and beauty qualifications are formed from. 

Legislations 

The Health and Safety at work act covers all health and safety in the workplace for everyone.

It outlines everyone’s responsibilities whilst working in your place of work.

These regulations cover the lifting of loads as well as lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying and moving them whether by hand or other bodily force. It means all workers must minimise the risk from lifting and handling objects by assessing objects before moving them and using correct posture.

Any electrical items used in the workplace need to be checked and maintained by a qualified electrician.

If you do find a faulty item you should remove the item from the salon, label it so others know then report the fault to a senior member of staff.

This act refers to chemicals in the work place.

All substances hazardous to health should be stored, handled, used and disposed of following manufacturers instructions, salon guidelines and local bye-laws.

These regulations require that if any employee suffers a personal injury that results in hospitalisation, permanent injury or death it must be reported to the local enforcement officer.

This act refers to the use of tools and equipment.

It states that anyone who uses them should be trained and competent to use them. Equipment must also be safe and fit for the purpose it is intended for. It should also be well maintained.

The Workplace regulations. These regulations state that it is the requirement of all the people at the workplace to help maintain a safe and healthy environment.

This legislation requires all businesses to have basic standards for fire prevention and control, and an emergency exit should the worst happen. A fire risk assessment which needs to reviewed annually. 

Recall the key points of when you need to complete a risk assessment?

Risk Assessment 

Changes to the salon Environment

New Services or products

Personal Circumstances- Staff

COSHH 

Assess the risks

Identify precautions needed

Prevent and Control

Prepare procedures for dealing with accidents 

Fully train and keep staff updated of any changes 

Maintain control measures 

Recording Risks

Risk Assessment can take many forms- you may need to devise a checklist, a report or a table

Once you have decided a format you need to ensure you consider the following:

The Hazard and Risk

Who might be harmed

The actions to take

Whether further or follow- up action is required

A target date for completion

Reporting of the Risk Assessment 

It is important that you report your findings from a risk assessment that has been completed.

Reporting of the Risk Assessment 

• Once you have completed a Risk assessment, you need to make an action plan
• You must ensure the following is considered:
• Include long term- actions- you need to report your findings to your employer and other employees
•  Consider training for employees- this could be a health and safety course, or encouraging them to read relevant information
• Make regular checks- to ensure the findings from the risk assessment are implemented
• Outline responsibilities- delegate certain tasks to reliable staff members. Ensure they fully understand their duties

Why is it important to make regular checks after a risk assessment?

1. To ensure the findings are implemented
2. To waste time
3. To show off to your employer
4. To create more paperwork

What is one way to address the training aspect after a risk assessment?

1. Encouraging employees to read relevant information
2. Ignoring the training aspect
3. Forcing employees to attend a specific course
4. Not providing any training

What should you include in your action plan after completing a risk assessment?

1. Only reporting to your employer
2. Reporting the findings to your employer and other employees
3. Keeping the findings to yourself
4. Ignoring the findings

Define dermatitis

Dermatitis 

Dermatitis is a general term for skin inflammation that can have many causes and forms . It usually involves itchy, dry skin or a rash. 

Some common types of dermatitis are:

•  Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
•  Seborrheic dermatitis
•  Contact dermatitis.

Health and Safety- Staff Support 

At level 3 you will be working at a supervisory role monitoring health and safety in the salon.

This will include regular monitoring and reviewing of the following key hazards and risks, so they can be controlled and managed.

• Sterilisation and disinfection
• Work- related diseases
• Slips, trips and falls

Why is Personal presentation andHygiene important?

Good Personal presentation and hygiene

• How you present yourself on the salon floor impacts on clients views of the salon. Clean uniform, shoes, neat hair and make-up portray a professional image, which in turn makes clients think the salon is professional and they will receive a good treatment.
• By having good personal presentation and good hygiene standards  will potentially create  more business, more client recommendations and ultimately more MONEY to the salon

Poor Personal presentation and Hygiene 

• Poor personal presentation and hygiene can lead to loss of clients, poor reputation, less customer recommendations and loss of earnings.
  
• Even if you are the best stylist/therapist poor presentation can affect your business.

Things to remember...

Always make sure your uniform is clean, smells fresh and is ironed.

Always make sure your hair is clean and styled appropriately.

If wearing make-up, make sure it is neat and appropriate for the salon.

Wear deodorant and shower at least twice a day.

Brush your teeth at least twice a day.

If you smoke, freshen your breath before talking to clients and wash hands before carrying out any service or treatment.

Freshen breath if you have had any strong smelling foods and wash hands.

Change underwear daily

If you are prone to smelly feet, make sure you wear shoes which allow your feet to breathe.

If you have facial hair, make sure it is neat and maintained.

Poor personal hygiene can lead to CROSS INFECTION and INFESTATION.

Which type of micro-organism causes impetigo?

1. Bacteria
2. Virus
3. Insects
4. Fungi

How can poor personal presentation affect your business?

1. Increase in clients
2. Improve business reputation
3. More customer recommendations
4. Loss of clients

What are the potential consequences of poor personal presentation and hygiene?

1. Loss of earnings
2. Poor reputation
3. Loss of clients
4. Less customer recommendations

What impact does good personal presentation and hygiene have on clients?

1. Clients think the salon is expensive
2. Clients think the salon is unprofessional
3. Clients think the salon is professional
4. Clients think the salon is average

Difference Between Disinfection and Sterilisation

Sterilisation and Disinfection 

In the salon there are different methods that can be used to sterilise, disinfect and sanitise tools, equipment and work areas.

Sterilisation- Completely destroys the micro-organisms that cause cross-infection

Disinfection- is a chemical method of sterilising tools and equipment

Sanitising- is a hygienic cleaning method that kills most micro-organisms in the salon

Chemical methods would be covered under COSHH

Autoclaves- would be covered under the Electricity at Work Act

Infection control in the salon

It is important to have high standards of hygiene and infection control in salon. Without this, the risk of cross infection or infestation is increased.

 

Define the difference between cross infections and infestations

Can you list as many ways to limit the chances of cross-infection and infestations?

Ways to reduce cross contamination 

• Use clean towels for every client
• Wear appropriate PPE
  
• Check client for contra indications at consultation
  
• Clean and sterilise equipment after every use
  
• Clean work areas with disinfectant
  
• Wash towels, gowns etc on a hot wash
  

What are the four types of micro-organisms?

Micro-organisms

There are 4 types of infections caused by Micro organisms:

BACTERIAL INFECTION

FUNGAL INFECTION

VIRAL INFECTION

INFESTATIONS

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)

Examples of bacterial infections are:

Impetigo, Conjunctivitis, Acne Vulgaris  

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

Ringworm

Thrush 

Viral infections

Viruses are tiny infectious micro-organisms which multiply in the cells of other living organisms.

Such as:

Warts

Herpes

Flu/ COVID

HIV/AIDS 

Infestations

Infestations are caused by tiny insects which live off the blood of their host

Example of infestations are:

Pediculosis capitis (head lice)

Scabies

Infections and Infestations transmitted by:

• DIRECT CONTACT
  
• INDIRECT CONTACT
  
• INHALATION
  
• INGESTION
  
• INJECTION
  

Under which regulation would chemical methods be covered?

1. Electricity at Work Act
2. Autoclaves
3. COSHH
4. Sanitising

Which method is used to kill most micro-organisms in the salon?

1. Sterilisation
2. Autoclaves
3. Disinfection
4. Sanitising

What is the difference between sterilisation and disinfection?

1. Disinfection eliminates cross-infection
2. Sterilisation completely destroys micro-organisms
3. Sterilisation eliminates cross-infection
4. Disinfection completely destroys micro-organisms

Which type of infestation is caused by head lice?

1. Thrush
2. Conjunctivitis
3. Warts
4. Pediculosis capitis

What type of infection is caused by ringworm?

1. Fungal
2. Viral
3. Bacterial
4. Infestation

Research three types of Insurance that needs to in place for Hairdressing

Public Liability Insurance 

This insurance covers claims made by members of the public, but not employees

This insurance is compulsory when dealing with the public, and is especially relevant in a salon environment

If a client injures themselves on the premises or is injured by a member of staff during the a service then they can make a claim through the salons public liability insurance

Employers Liability Insurance 

Employers are responsible for health and safety of their staff by law

The employer’s liability insurance is compulsory and covers contracted staff and apprentices

The contract can be written or verbal

Employers Liability Insurance 

Who it covers….

The insurance covers existing employees who suffer an injury or illness associated with their work, such as an allergic reaction or has a trip or fall

It also covers employees who have left the salon and become ill at a later date if they believe this was caused by their work in the salon

Employers Liability Insurance 

A employer must have employer’s liability insurance if:

They deduct National Insurance and Income Tax from the money they pay you

They have the right to control where and when you work

They supply work materials and equipment

They have the right to any profit you make- this could include commission

You are treated the same way as other employees- e.g. doing the same work under the same conditions as someone else

Product and Treatment Liability Insurance 

This insurance protects the employer against claims for injury or damaged caused by the treatments carried out in the salon and that are sold

If you do not skin test a client prior to colouring and they suffer an allergic reaction resulting in the claim being made against the salon- under this insurance the employer and employee are protected

Health and Safety- Staff Support 

It is vitally important that staff are aware of all health and safety information and updates- this could be either in a formal meeting format or a discussion in the staffroom

It is imperative that all staff attend the meetings to ensure they gain all the relevant information

If you have to chair the meeting you may need to send a meeting agenda, record when the date/time and where the meeting took place and record any important information discussed

Always ensure you update any absent members of staff

Health and Safety- Staff Support 

Induction of New Staff

When a new member of staff starts you need to ensure you carry out a staff induction.

You must provide them with all the health and safety information they need to carry out their jobs properly. This should include:

Staffroom and toilets- new staff should be shown where all the facilities are as part of their induction.

Fire exits, escape routes and designated assembly points- new staff must be made aware of the fire safety procedures and what to do in the event of an emergency

All staff need to also know where the fire extinguishers are located.

Health and Safety- Staff Support 

Induction of New Staff

New staff also need to be aware of disposal and storage of chemicals- COSHH

Chemicals and products- All staff must be trained how to use a chemical before they come into contact with it.

Personal Protective equipment- (PPE)- Employers must provide free PPE equipment for all staff to use

Adjusting styling chairs- All staff should be fully aware of how to adjust the styling chairs to limit the risk of injury- i.e. neck/ back issues

Training in safe use of equipment- All staff must be fully aware of how to use all machinery and equipment- i.e. hairmaster, rollerballs, scissors/ razors

What should be included in the staff induction process?

1. Training in safe use of equipment
2. Fire safety procedures and designated assembly points
3. Adjusting styling chairs
4. Storage of chemicals

What does Employers Liability Insurance cover?

1. Health and safety information updates
2. Claims made by members of the public
3. Damages caused by treatments in the salon
4. Injury or illness associated with work

Which type of insurance covers claims made by members of the public?

1. Public Liability Insurance
2. Employers Liability Insurance
3. Health and Safety- Staff Support
4. Product and Treatment Liability Insurance