B1 Preparing and maintaining the salon treatment area

What are your responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act?

• everyone safe and healthy

• yourself safe and healthy

• clients safe and healthy

• other workers safe and healthy

Why is it important to keep accurate client records?

• To see what previous treatment they had

• To see who did their last treatment

• In case of changes

• To view previous medical history

Why is it important to wash your hands before preparing and maintaining the work area?

• To remove oil

• To have nice smelling hands

• To keep spreading germs

• Minimises cross infection

Why is it important to follow the senior therapist's instructions for preparing the work area?

• Helping to ensure client satisfaction

• To support your colleague

• To avoid delays

• To ensure smooth running of the appointment schedule

A client’s record card is left on the reception desk where people can read it. Which law is being broken?

• Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) 1999

• Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

• Data Protection Act 1998

How can cross-infection be avoided when preparing the work area?

• Not wiping down the surfaces

• Not washing your hands

• Sterilising tools and equipment

• Not dispensing products

How can you ensure your own personal hygiene?

• Cleaning and wash feet daily

• Spray perfume

• Brush teeth twice a day

• Shampoo and condition hair when needed

Why do you need to have a high standard of hygiene in the salon?

• As it is a lawful requirement that salons must follow

• To give clients confidence and avoid cross-infection

• To prevent clients from making a complaint

• To let everyone know that your salon is sterile

Name a piece of equipment used in sterilising beauty therapy equipment

• Autoclave

• UV cabinet

Name a piece of equipment used to disinfect beauty therapy equipment

• UV cabinet

• Autoclave