How to do a Risk Assessment List the hazards that may be incurred when a task, job or process is completed in your workplace. To identify a hazard, you may observe it, experience it or learn about it by interviewing other workers. Examples might include slipping obstacles or fire hazards. Determine the level of risk of…
Data Protection Act Data protection laws exist to strike a balance between the rights of individuals to privacy and the ability of organisations to use data for the purposes of their business. The Data Protection Act 1984 introduced basic rules of registration for users of data and rights of access to that data for…
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 place an obligation on the employer to actively carry out a risk assessment of the work place and act accordingly. The assessment must be reviewed when necessary and recorded where there are 5 or more…
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 cover a wide range of basic health, safety and welfare issues and apply to most workplaces. Under these regulations, an employer must comply with the following – Maintenance – the workplace and equipment must be maintained in good condition. Where appropriate,…
Health & Safety at Work Act The purpose of this act is to promote, stimulate and encourage high standards of health and safety at work. It protects not only all people at work – whether employers, employees, or self-employed – but also the health and safety of the general public who may be affected by…
Preparation for Treatment 1. Prepare the Treatment Room Disinfect all work surfaces Cover the couch or treatment surface with disposable tissue Use a magnifying lamp to ensure accuracy of the treatment Use disposable equipment wherever possible Sterilise all non-disposable items 2. Prepare the Client Perform the Consultation and gain Informed Consent Assess the overall skin…
Your handy carry case makes it easy to transport and store your Cryotherapy Pen so whether you are clinic based or mobile the equipment is compact and easy to keep safe. Inside your box is a specially designed foam mold to ensure all the component parts of your Cryotherapy Pen can be stored securely. Ensure…
The Definition of Cryotherapy ‘Cryotherapy is the controlled destruction of unwanted tissue by the precise application of extreme cold.’ Through this mode of treatment we can: Freeze skin cells sufficiently to achieve tissue necrosis Effectively remove minor dermatological lesions Limit the freezing of the tissue to prevent collateral damageCryotherapy, also known as cryosurgery, is a…
Storage All products require a copy of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) these can be obtained from your supplier. Store all products correctly following the guidance of the MSDS, carry out a risk assessment on each product or COSHH report if required. Keep all products in original containers where possible and ensure any decanted products…
Always make sure you give yourself plenty of time to prepare and set up your work space before the client arrives. Begin by covering your client with blankets, removing their hair out their face and ensure that a towel is placed at either side of the neck to prevent water running down their neck. You…