W.E.E.E. Regulations 2006 Under this act anyone that disposes of waste has a duty of care to ensure that all waste is disposed of responsibly. Any chemicals that you may use in a salon will be considered waste. However, most of these may be diluted with water and often disposed of down the sink. However,…
The Environmental Protection Act 1990 Under this act, anyone that disposes of waste has a duty of care to ensure that waste is disposed of safely. Subjects covered by the Environmental Protection Act 1990 are as follows: Waste management Noise pollution Neighbourhood pollution Radioactive substances Genetically Modified organisms Nature Conservation Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 it…
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 second-hand…
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 This act covers your requirements under the COSHH regulations. You are required to wear or provide to your employees protective clothing or equipment (PPE) to ensure their health and safety when handling chemicals or coming into contact with bodily fluids. What PPE will you need? Powder free…
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 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…
Sterilisation and Disinfecting 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…
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. If…
Code of practice for Hygiene in Clinics & 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, dusts 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 ill…
Preventing Legionella Legionella Pneumophila, commonly referred to simply as ‘legionella’, is a bacterium that causes the infection Legionella’s. 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 Pontiac fever…