L3 Health and Safety- Lesson- Week 1

• 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

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 

Employer and employee responsibilities  

The difference between Hazard and Risks

What aspects can you think of that need to be considered in a salon for Health and safety?

Why is Health and Safety important?

In pairs write 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. 

Employer Responsibilities 

Employee Responsibilities 

Ensure all facilities meet minimal health and safety requirements with regards to ventilation, temperture and noise. 

To follow all Health and safety and complete all training, wear protective clothing and follow all health and safety policies 

To take reasonable care of your own and others safety 

Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring equipment is properly maintained and safe to use. 

Have an update date Health and Safety policy

To ensure you use tools and equipment for their intended use 

Provide appropiate protective clothing and equipment 

Ensure health and safety training is undertaken by all staff

To report any illness or injury that will affect your ability to work 

When do 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

Why do you think we need to report any risk assessments?

Risk Assessment 

Identify Hazards

Decide who might be harmed & how 

Evaluate the risks & take precautions 

Record your findings 

Review & update as necessary 

Someone could slip.

Hazard

Risk

Clients and staff would not be able to escape incase of fire

Hot water

Clients head not supported

Could cause burns.

Can cause Hyperextension

Water on the floor

Trailing wires

Someone could trip over

Boxes blocking fire exit

Employees have a greater responsibility for health and safety.

Employers should provide a safer environment.

Health and safety should be a shared responsibility.

What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?

1. A hazard is the likelihood of harm, while risk is the severity of the harm
2. A hazard is a physical danger, while risk is a mental danger
3. Hazard and risk are interchangeable terms
4. A hazard is a potential source of harm, while risk is the likelihood and severity of the harm occurring