Unit 113 lesson 2
Unit 113
Health & Safety
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Unit 113
Health & Safety
Expectations
•No entering the classroom without a tutor
•Arrive in salon uniform - Tunic, trousers, black shoes (salon lessons)
•Remove all outdoor clothing before entering the salon. (salon lessons)
•Remove jewellery - no rings, hoop earrings, facial piercings, bracelets, necklaces.
•No food/ chewing gum or drinks when entering the classroom- Only water in a clear bottle
• Participate fully in your session
•No Hands up- Questions- No opt out
•Bring pens & note pad
•No use of mobile phones- unless instructed to by tutor
•Toilet breaks not permitted in the first 30 minutes or the last 15 minutes of your session
•Learning Review booklets/ Knowledge organisers & folderst
Portfolio
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In this unit we will cover:
- Health and Safety Acts
Safe and hygienic work practices
- Hazards and risks
- Accident causes and prevention
- Sterilisation and hygiene
- Employers and employee’s responsibilities
- Blooket quiz
Today we will cover:
- Unit requirements
- Hazards and Risks
Safe and hygienic work practices
- Health and safety acts
- Employer responsibilities
By the end of the session:
- Be able to explain the difference between a hazard and a risk
- List hazards in a hair salon and explain the possible risk
- Explain what you need to do to complete this unit
What do I need to pass this unit?
What is a hazard?
What is a risk?
Hazards & Risks
Hazard –
Something with potential to cause harm.
Risk –
Probability of harm occurring because of the hazard.
There are many hazards in hair salons, some are obvious and some not so much.
List as many safe and hygienic practices you can remember
Safe & Hygienic Work Practices
Chemical Disinfectant - Barbicide
UV Cabinet
Autoclave
Sterilisation
Washing laundry
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Health & Safety Acts
List the health and safety acts we looked at last week
Health & safety acts
There are lots of Health and Safety acts/regulations linked to the Hair and Beauty industry.
We are going to focus on the following 5:
- Health and safety at work act (HASAWA)
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations
- Electricity at Work Act
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations
Health & safety at work act 1974
The health and safety at work act (HASAWA) regulates the workplace to ensure the safe working practices are being followed. It covers all aspects of H&S and outlines responsibilities for employer and employees
It has guidelines on:
- Hygiene, cleanliness and disposal of waste.
- Heat, lighting and ventilation.
- Safe storage
- Manual handling
- Providing and maintaining a safe working environment
- Fire exits and firefighting equipment
It is an umbrella which all the other acts and regulations sit under.
Electricity at Work Act - What does this cover?
Electricity at work regulations
This covers the use of electrical equipment in salons.
Electrical equipment must:
- Be checked for damage before each use
- Be PAT tested once a year (employers' responsibility)
- Only be used for what it is intended for
Faulty electrical equipment must be removed from the salon floor, labelled as faulty and you must report the faulty equipment to your employer/manager
Manual Handing -
What is the correct way to pick up items.
Manual handling operations regulations
This regulation covers the correct way to lift and move objects to avoid injury. You may need to move stock or other heavy objects in the salon so must know how to lift objects correctly.
- To move objects correctly you must:
- Bend your knees and keep your back straight
- Lift with your knees, not your back
- Keep the object you are lifting close to your body
manual handling video
Personal protective equipment at work regulations
- This regulation covers the provision and wearing of personal protective equipment, commonly known as PPE.
- PPE must be worn when handling chemicals and when carrying out certain treatments to protect your skin and minimise cross infection
- It is your employer's responsibility to provide you with the correct PPE to wear.
- This also covers protecting your client when carrying out services and treatments
Gloves also protect your skin from contact dermatitis
What does COSHH stand for
Control of Shampoo, Hairdryers and Heated equipment regulation
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulation
Caution of Substances Hazardous to Health regulation
Answer D
What COSHH data sheet tells us how to
Shampoo, Handle chemicals, Use & Dangers
Store, Harm, Use & Destroy
Store, Handle, Use & Dispose
Answer D
Control of substances hazardous to health
(COSHH)
COSHH regulations cover all hazardous chemicals which are found in hair and beauty salons and can put people's health at risk through ingestion, absorption or inhalation.
Hazardous substances must be identified by a specific symbol and the suppler must legally provide you with guidelines on how to store and use (COSHH data sheet). This data sheet should be accessible to all.
Under COSHH all hazardous materials must be Stored, Handled, Used and Disposed of correctly. The easiest way to remember this is SHUD:
STORED in a locked cupboard when not in use
HANDLED with correct PPE
USED according to the manufacturer's instructions
DISPOSED of in a council's hazardous bag, in a hazardous bin which a private company will incinerate or down the sink (in the case of colour)
The manufacturers will tell you how chemicals need to be disposed, and you must also follow the local by-laws
What is Dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is a non-contagious skin disorder which occurs when your hands are in contact with chemicals and/or water over a prolonged period.
Contact dermatitis is a contagious skin disorder which occurs when your hands are in contact with chemicals and/or water over a prolonged period
Answer C
Answer D
What is Dermatitis???
Occupational or contact dermatitis is a NON-CONTAGIOUS skin disorder which occurs when your hands are in contact with chemicals and/or water over a prolonged period.
The hands become inflamed and are red, dry and itchy. The skin can crack and weep and, in some cases, become infected.
Although dermatitis is not contagious, it can spread to other parts of your body, including arms, face eyes and lips.
How can you prevent contact dermatitis?
Dermatitis is very common in the hair and beauty but it can be avoided through good hand care.
Wear non latex, powder free gloves for tinting and colouring application and removal, when applying tanning treatments and when working with latex products.
Wash hands when they have been in contact with products and dry them thoroughly, including in-between fingers.
Moisturise your hands regularly to keep the skin soft.
Regularly check your hands for signs of dermatitis and seek advice from your tutor, pharmacist or GP.
TASK
Employer's responsibilities
Under HASAWA, employers have certain responsibilities they must follow.
In groups, use your textbooks to find out what these are
Employers responsibilities
Answers
- A safe place to work
- To provide personal protective equipment (PPE)
- To have safe methods of handling, storing and identification of hazardous substances
- Tools and equipment which are safe to use
- To provide training to all staff
- To have a health and safety policy
- To report accidents to the correct authorities
Reporting Accidents
From time to time incidents and accidents can happen in the salon. This could range from people feeling unwell, cuts, slips and trips.
You should always notify and manager, salon owner, first aider of any incidents.
Record incidents in an accident book.
Make sure the first aid box is stocked, all items in date and used when necessary. This could be used for burns, plasters and eye wash.
Fire evacuation
Evacuate the salon safely using the nearest fire exit.
Leave all belongings behind
Do not run
Meet at the assembly point
Complete a head count
Wait to be allowed back into the building.
