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HairdressingHealth, safety and salon securityHealth and Safety in the Hairdressing SalonWhen we talk about health and safety in the hairdressing salon, we are talking about the safety and well being of clients as well as yourself and other work colleagues. It's about creating a healthy and safe working environment for all. The practice of Health and safety...Hair InfectionsColds and flu (spread by droplet infection), tinea capitis (a scalp condition) and Impetigo (caused by streptococci) are all fungal, viral or bacterial conditions that can be passed by direct contact or indirect contact...Pests and Diseases of the hair and scalpImpetigo caused by streptococci. Blisters and dry to form a yellow crust on the outer epidermis of the skin. The bacteria enters through a cut or abrasion. It is highly contagious, especially to children...Posture and deportmentOver a period of time poor posture and deportment can damage the hairdresser by causing back injuries, muscle spasms, aches and pains which in turn cause tiredness and irritability...COSHHControl of Substances Hazardous to Health. When preparing and carrying out procedures, involving chemicals, like perming and colouring using personal protective equipment, like gloves and...Salon Waste disposalAerosols: Fully empty. Don't bend or pierce container. Place in bin that will not contain hot ashes....Cross infectionsWhen open cuts and abrasions come into contact with pathogenic micro-organisms an infection will occur. Cross infections are when these are passed from person to person. To stop cross infections...Government ActsAll tools and equipment should be used in accordance with legislation and local by laws. An employer or employee could be liable if found to be ignorant of the salon rules based on the government acts....Handling and storing tools and productsCutting tools: Do not store in clothes or pockets. Make shure tools are sterile before storing in a pouch or similar container out of the reach of small children....
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