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Unit 202: Maintain Health and Safety in the Salon
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Unit 202: Maintain Health and Safety in the Salon
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
The Electricity at Work Regulations
These regulations cover the installation, maintenance and use of all electrical equipment in the workplace.
Remember: Electricity can kill or cause severe burns. Treat it with respect!
Covers all other health and safety legislation.
Simply it lays down the basic rules we must follow.
Applies to everyone, employers, employees and the self-employed.
This Act it states it is the responsibility of everyone to work in a healthy and safe manner.
It is the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care for the health and safety of others (and self).
It is the legal responsibility of employees to co-operate with his or her employer in implementing and maintaining health and safety policies within the salon.
There are a great number of special regulations that come under this large umbrella of the Health and Safety at work Act of 1974. A lot of the legal requirements affect the employer, and there are items of legislation that affect the employee as well. The following legislation are the main regulations that affect you in the salon.
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations
Make sure you:
Understand the instructions before using any electrical equipment. If you don’t, ask.
Always switch off at the mains before connecting or disconnecting any electrical appliance.
Dry hands thoroughly before using electrical equipment.
Check equipment looks clean and in good repair before using.
Report any damaged electrical tools or equipment, including cables and plugs and remove from use.
Requires all at work to help maintain a safe and healthy working environment, within the salon.
The regulation’s key points cover the following:
Maintenance of the salon and the equipment in the salon.
Ventilation of the salon, the temperature and lighting.
Salon hygiene, cleanliness and the disposal of waste material.
Workspace in the salon (workstation and seating).
Condition of floor and traffic route through the salon.
Drinking water supply.
Area for rest, eating and changing (if required), storage of clothing.
Sanitary conveniences.
Areas of glazing in the salon (windows, doors and partitions).
Health & Safety (Display Screen Equipment)
Regulations
There is no evidence to suggest that Display Screen Equipment can cause you harm, provided that you:
Are trained how to use the equipment adjust your chair correctly, use a foot rest (if needed),use a document holder when relevant.
Take regular breaks, or change to another work task away from the screen,report any problems with your eyes or any aches and pains to your arms, wrists and neck to your manager.
Task: log onto moodle Unit 202 and complete SmartScreen Worksheets 1&2 and save work to your H-drive
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurences Regulations (RIDDOR)
This regulation applies to anyone who has injured themselves on the salon premises, whether that person is a client, employee or the employer. It is a legal requirement to report the following:
If a client is injured (or killed) on the premises and taken to hospital.
If a staff member (or self employed person) is killed, or suffers a major injury (including physical violence).
If a person working on the premises suffers from an injury for three days or more and would be unable to do their full range of duties.
If a doctor notifies an employee they are suffering from a reportable disease.
If something happens which does not result in a reportable injury but could have done (a dangerous occurrence).
Employee’s must notify their manager if they think they may have a reportable disease;
this could be contact dermatitis.
Topic 2
The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations
Personal Protective Equipment is used to protect your clothes and skin from damage, or harm.
The employer must provide suitable personal protective clothing and equipment (PPE) to all
employees who may be exposed to any risk while working.
The employer must maintain and replenish PPE when required.
The employer must train staff in the correct use of PPE and when to use.
The employer must identify risks with recommendations of when to use PPE.
It is the employee’s responsibility to report any damage or loss of PPE.
The employee must wear PPE as required in the salon and in accordance to instructions provided.
The employee must examine PPE before wearing to check PPE is in good repair.
The employee must clean and store after use as required by the salon.
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
All equipment (old and new) used in the salon must be suitable for the purpose for which it is used.
The equipment must be properly maintained and all employees must be trained in the use of the equipment.
Equipment must only be used for the intended purpose, following the manufacturer’s instructions for use.
Your employer will provide training for the correct use of all equipment in the salon environment. You should not use any equipment without this training.
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)
Relates to the control of substances with reference to:
Storage
Handling
Use
Disposal.
Employee’s responsibilities for COSHH
You must always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using chemicals.
Store chemicals in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight or heat.
Dispose of following manufacturer’s instructions and local by-laws.
Follow your salon policy (and training) for the safe handling of all chemicals.