Core hazards and risks

Clare Hargreaves-Norris

Monitor Procedures To Safely Control Work Operations

NVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy

Hazards and Risks



Many regulations and legislation cover you when you are working in a salon. Any person who is working

with others or members of the public need to work safely and

comply with these rules.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the body that support and enforce the

health and safety law.


Differences between hazards and risks

Hazard – something with a potential to cause

harm.

Risk – the chances of the hazards potential being

realised.


Storing toxic or flammable chemicals in the salon is a

hazard. If they are left on a work surface in the salon where anyone can misuse them then

that is a risk.

When working in a busy salon environment it is vital that you always work to minimise the

risk of any hazards occurring. In the example above if the

chemical was stored in a locked metal cupboard the risk would

be minimal.

If you cannot remove the hazard altogether you will need to control the risks by applying the following principles:

Provide welfare and first aid facilities

Issue personal protective equipment

Organise work to reduce exposure to the hazard

Prevent access to a hazard

Try a less risky option


Risk Assessment

A risk assessment is a careful examination of the work areas looking for anything that could cause harm to people in the workplace. Nobody can prevent every accident from occurring however, an employer needs to

protect people as far as is reasonably practicable. Risk assessments need to be carried out at regular intervals and should follow the

following five steps:


Risk Assessment


1.• Identify the hazard

2.• Decide who may be harmed and how

3.

• Evaluate the risk and decide whether existing precautions are adequate or if more precautions are needed

4.• Record findings and ensure recommendations are followed

5.• Review risk assessment and revise if necessary

It may or may not be your responsibility to carry out the risk assessment, however you must monitor the workplace at regular intervals to ensure the salon environment is safe. You will be required to keep records to control health and safety risks, a form similar to the one outlined on the next slide would be appropriate.


Records

Hazard What is the risk

Who is at risk

Degree of risk

Existing precautions

Are additional precautions needed?

Staff member responsible



Hazard How to minimise risk

Trailing wires Avoid and keep along the side of a wall or work surface.

Slippery surface Warn others and place a sign over. Clean the surface if this will help.

Faulty magnifying light Stop using and report straight away, ask for it to be repaired. Put a sign over to warn others not to use or remove from the work area.


Faulty machines Stop using and report straight away to get them repaired. Put a sign over to warn others not to use or remove from the work area.

Overloaded sockets Re-organise and obtain an extension lead until new sockets can be fitted.

Products without labels

Ascertain what the product is and get it re-labelled. If you are unsure do not use the product.

Barbicide jar next to electrical equipment

Move away so that if there is a spillage no liquid will be near the electrical equipment.



Split wires on an epilation machine

Remove from work area and place a sign on the equipment to warn others that it is out of order. Organise for the machine to be mended.

Lit candles Ensure candles are not near any flammables, towels, wooden shelving etc. Do not leave unattended.

Obstructions Remove chairs, bags, trolleys etc from in front of doors or in walk ways.



Broken products Do not use. If the packaging is broken then gloves should be applied before handling the products, the product should be safely disposed of into a sealed bin liner. If any glass is involved it should be placed in a secure container marked ‘broken glass’.

Damaged applicators Stop using, report the damaged item and place a sign over to warn others. Send back to manufacturer or order a replacement.Clare Hargreaves-Norris

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