Under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982, as amended, local authorities are responsible for regulating and monitoring businesses offering cosmetic, permanent tattooing, semi-permanent skin colouring (micropigmentation, semi-permanent make-up and temporary tattooing). All of these procedures involve some degree of skin piercing and therefore carry a potential risk of skin infections, allergic or toxic reactions…
EU Directive 2010/32/EU on the prevention of sharps injuries in the health care sector. Does it mean anything to you? As set out in the Health and Safety Executive the aims of the Directive are as follows: To achieve the safest possible working environment To prevent workers’ injuries caused by all medical sharps To…
The Provisions and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 Under these regulations all electrical equipment used in your workplace must be suitable for the purpose for which it is used. Equipment must be properly maintained and all staff should be trained in the use of the equipment. These regulations apply to both new and…
Posture is important, whether you are sitting or standing up to do a treatment. Try to find a working position that is comfortable for you and reduces the need to lean over to just one side. Using height adjustable treatment couches and chairs. Choose a height that reduces your need for bending over the…
If you lift a heavy object carelessly you can end up pulling muscles or even worse, suffer long-term damage to your back or upper limbs. So it’s vital that if your job involves lifting, you know how to do it properly. Many employers have short training sessions for this but if not, you should…
Sterilisation: This is the complete destruction or removal of living organisms on an object. Micro-organisms (bacteria, viruses and fungi) may be destroyed by heat, chemical disinfectants and ultra violet radiation. All tools must, however, be cleaned to remove grease before disinfection is to take place. Autoclave: This is similar to a pressure cooker, with…
The Appearance of the Therapist A beauty therapist should be an example to her trade. A client will look to her therapist as a professional and this will be reflected not only in how she looks, but also her attitude and deportment. A therapist is a reflection on the company in which she works. …
Code of practice for Hygiene in Beauty Salons Hygiene is not so much a set of rules as an attitude of mind and common sense. The stricter the rules, the less risk there is of error causing complications. In the Beauty Industry, we are working in a close body contact situation where the risk…
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) COSHH stands for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health and includes many chemicals, fumes, dust and biological agents. Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations there is a requirement for employers to control the exposure to these substances in order to prevent…
Preventing Legionella Legionella Pneumophila, commonly referred to simply as ‘legionella’, is a bacterium that causes the infection Legionellosis. Legionella bacteria are common in natural watercourses such as rivers and ponds. The disease has two distinct forms: severe – Legionnaires’ Disease, a well-known potentially fatal pneumonia mild – less severe illness, also known as…