Staff rules

The law

Professional guidelines

staying safe

using a seat belt

using a first aid kit

a qualified and competent person must check all electrical appliances regularly.

the employer has a duty to select protective equipment for use which is kept in good repair.

all employees must know how to minimise their risk of injury from lifting and handling objects.

all chemicals and waste must be stored and disposed of safely in accordance with local by-laws.

the employer has a duty to select equipment for use which is properly constructed and kept in good repair.

employers are required to provide resources where risks cannot be controlled by another means.

all employees must know how to minimise their risk of injury from lifting and handling objects.

all chemicals and waste must be stored and disposed of safely in accordance with local by-laws.

All salon staff.

Employers only

Employees only

The salon receptionist.

How likely it is that a hazard will stop harm

How likely it is that a hazard will cause harm

Removing a haard

Reducing a hazard.

A trailing wire

An open door

An unmanned work station

An unattended reception

An open door

An unattended reception

A leaking bottle of chemicals

An unmanned work station

Folliculitis

Dermatitis

Psoriasis

Impetigo

The spread of disease and the risk of cross-infection will be reduced.

The spread of disease and all forms of cross-infection will be eliminated.

Germs will be removed.

Viruses will be removed.

Wash tools in water

Provide hand cream for staff

Provide hand cream for clients

Sanitise all surfaces

Removal of all contaminated waste into the appropriate container

Complete removal or destruction of all living micro-organisms.

Reduction of micro-organisms by chemical or physical means

Standard cleanliness required for premises to meet local by-laws.

Dry powder

Water

Foam

Sand

Decrease the risk of injury

Increase the risk of injury

Decrease your public liability insurance

Lower a compensation claim

Avoid the salon security policies being breached

Ensure manual handling policies are followed.

Avoid cross-infection and infestation within the salon

Ensure health and safety policies are followed.

Your employer

Your supervisor

Everyone at work

Health & safety executive

To identify any risks and hazards in the workplace and put control measures in place to help prevent harm

To see how much it costs to keep workers safe from harm

To identify any hazards in the workplace so they can be removed and so they don't harm anyone

To be used to see who is working safely

Control of services house & homes

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Control of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances hazardous to harm

Reporting Injuries deaths diseases official regulation

Reporting injuries, deaths disease dangerous occurrences regulation

Reporting injuries, deaths damage dangerous occurrences requirement

Reporting incidents, deaths disease dangerous occurrences regulation