Salon Health and Safety Regulations Worksheet

Outline which personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used to protect the hairdresser/barber:

• apron and non-latex gloves

• barrier cream and towels

• cutting collar and gloves

• waterproof cape and apron

Identify the regulation which states that faculty electrical items should be labelled and reported:

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations

• Electricity at Work Regulations

• Manual Handling Operations Regulations

• Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations

Identify which legislation/regulation controls the client's right to confidentiality:

• GDPR

• HASAWA

• HSE

• RIDDOR

A typical salon risk could be:

• lifting heavy boxes

• slipping on a spillage

• trailing hairdryer lead

• using sharp scissors

An employer's responsibility under the COSHH regulations

• participate in all safety training meetings

• provide a suitability equipped first aid box

• provide personal protective equipment

• store all clients' information securely

State the employers responsibility under RIDDOR:

• chemicals must be disposed of according to manufacturers instructions

• clients must be adequately protected throughout all salon services

• electrical equipment must be regularly checked by a competent person

• serious injuries must be reported to the Health& Safety Executive (HSE)

Cross-contamination could occur when:

• A- application brushes are shared

• B- hair is in a very poor condition

• C- the client has been very ill

• D- there is a positive hair test

Outline the method for the hygienic care for client gowns:

• cold water wash every day

• dry cleaned once a week

• hot water wash after each use

• warm water rinses everyday

Health and safety rules should always be displayed

• in a discreet position

• in a prominent position

• by an exit

• by an entrance

Whose responsibility is it to provide personal protective equipment (PPE)?

• Employee

• Clients

• Employer

• Parents