Health and Safety Practice in the Salon

What is the purpose of a risk assessment in a hairdressing salon?

• To increase understanding of health and safety in the salon

• To develop risk analysis skills for hairdressing

• To locate firefighting equipment in the salon

• To follow safe and hygienic working practices in hairdressing

What is a hazard in a hairdressing salon?

• Something that has the potential to cause harm in a hairdressing salon

• The likelihood of a hazard happening in a hairdressing salon

• A risk assessment of a hairdressing salon

• A risk analysis of a hairdressing salon

As a hairdresser, what hazards might you encounter in your salon?

• Wet/slippery floor, broken hairdressing equipment, leaking hair dye chemicals

• Unattended cash register, staff belongings blocking the way, blocked passageway

• Clean/disinfect work area, use personal protective equipment like gloves and aprons

• Dispose of hair cuttings and other salon waste safely

What is the purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) in a hairdressing salon?

• To increase understanding of health and safety

• To develop risk analysis skills

• To locate firefighting equipment

• To protect against hazards such as hair chemicals and sharp tools

Why is personal presentation, hygiene, and conduct important in maintaining health and safety in a hairdressing salon?

• To increase understanding of health and safety

• To develop risk analysis skills

• To locate firefighting equipment

• To create a safe and hygienic environment

What are the principles of hygiene and infection control in a hairdressing salon?

• Clean/disinfect work area/surfaces, clean/sterilise/sanitise hairdressing tools and equipment

• Use personal protective equipment, position yourself and the client safely

• Handle/use/store hairdressing products, materials, tools, and equipment safely

• Dispose of hairdressing salon waste safely

What are the correct procedures for dealing with emergencies in a hairdressing salon?

• Identify named emergency personnel, describe procedures for dealing with emergencies

• Outline the correct use of firefighting equipment, state the dangers of incorrect use

• State the importance of reporting and recording accidents, describe the procedure for reporting and recording accidents

• All of the above

What are the dangers of incorrect use of hairdressing equipment?

• Scalp could get burnt or hair could get damaged, risk to client's health, damage to property

• Injury to staff/clients, risk to client's health, damage to property

• Injury to staff/clients, scalp could get burnt or hair could get damaged

• Risk to client's health, damage to property, injury to staff/clients

Why is it important to report and record accidents in a hairdressing salon?

• To increase understanding of health and safety in the salon

• To develop risk analysis skills for hairdressing

• To locate firefighting equipment in the salon

• To identify areas for improvement and prevent future accidents in the salon

What is the correct procedure for reporting and recording accidents in a hairdressing salon?

• Call nominated first aider, follow the salon's policy, ensure accurate records

• Call security, emergency external numbers, follow the salon's policy

• Call ambulance, nominated first aider, follow the salon's policy, maintain and update records

• Call nominated first aider, follow the salon's policy, ensure accurate records