Health and Safety- Lesson 1

• Hairdressing
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Expectations- Classroom Rules

• No entering the classroom without a tutor 
• No food or drinks  when entering the classroom- Only water in a clear bottle
• Log onto a Chromebook
• Complete 'Do Now' task
•  Participate fully in your session
• No Hands up- Questions- No opt out 
• NO use of mobile phones- unless instructed to by tutor
• Learning Review booklets/ Knowledge organisers 
• Remember to put Chromebooks at the end of session and remember to log out and put back on charge. 

Health and Safety- Lesson 1

In this unit we will cover: 

• Legislations, codes of practice and workplace policies 
• Hygiene and infection control 

importance of personal hygiene and presentation 

fire safety

Dealing with emergency 

Session Outcomes 

In todays session we will cover:

Recap Legislations, codes of practice and workplace policies 

The difference between Hazard and Risks

What aspects do you think need to be considered in a salon for Health and safety?

Why is Health and Safety important?

In pairs write the definition of 'Legislation'

Legislation 

Legislation is a law or a set of laws that have been passed by Parliament. The word is also used to describe the act of making a new law.

Workplace Policies 

Workplace policies are rules which are put in place by a business.

These may include:

• How to behave on the salon floor
• How to meet and greet clients
• Hygiene standards
• Booking Holidays
• Dress code ( include jewellery, hair and make-up)
• Conduct 

Codes of Practice 

• Codes of practice are written guidelines for certain professions or occupations. 
• In the hair and beauty sector, we follow the codes of practice set by HABIA ( which stands for Hair AND Beauty Industry Authority) 
• HABIA creates the standards which all hair and beauty qualifications are formed from. 

Legislations 

The Health and Safety at work act covers all health and safety in the workplace for everyone.

It outlines everyone’s responsibilities whilst working in your place of work.

These regulations cover the lifting of loads as well as lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying and moving them whether by hand or other bodily force. It means all workers must minimise the risk from lifting and handling objects by assessing objects before moving them and using correct posture.

Any electrical items used in the workplace need to be checked and maintained by a qualified electrician.

If you do find a faulty item you should remove the item from the salon, label it so others know then report the fault to a senior member of staff.

This act refers to chemicals in the work place.

All substances hazardous to health should be stored, handled, used and disposed of following manufacturers instructions, salon guidelines and local bye-laws.

These regulations require that if any employee suffers a personal injury that results in hospitalisation, permanent injury or death it must be reported to the local enforcement officer.

This act refers to the use of tools and equipment.

It states that anyone who uses them should be trained and competent to use them. Equipment must also be safe and fit for the purpose it is intended for. It should also be well maintained.

The Workplace regulations. These regulations state that it is the requirement of all the people at the workplace to help maintain a safe and healthy environment.

This legislation requires all businesses to have basic standards for fire prevention and control, and an emergency exit should the worst happen. A fire risk assessment which needs to reviewed annually. 

Ensure health and safety training is undertaken by all staff

Provide appropiate protective clothing and equipment 

Ensure all facilities meet minimal health and safety requirements with regards to ventilation, temperture and noise. 

Have an update date Health and Safety policy

Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring equipment is properly maintained and safe to use. 

To take resonable care of your own and others safety 

To ensure you use tools and equipment for their intended use 

To follow all Health and safety and complete all training, wear protective clothing and follow all health and safety policies 

To report any illness or injury that will affect your ability to work 

Employer Responsibilities 

Employee Responsibilities 

Open Boxes piled too high 

Cracked Mirror 

First Aid box hanging off the wall

Lit cigarette left unattended

Open draws

Hair on the floor 

Washing basket in the middle of the room 

Open fire near coats 

Open boxes left fire exit 

Overflowing sink of water by electrical equipment 

Trailing wires across the salon exit 

Water on the floor

Electrical equipment left on, trailing wires

Towels to high to reach 

Which one has not been identified? 

Someone could slip.

Hazard

Risk

Clients and staff would not be able to escape incase of fire

Hot water

Clients head not supported

Could cause burns.

Can cause Hyperextension

Water on the floor

Trailing wires

Someone could trip over

Boxes blocking fire exit

Employees have a greater responsibility for health and safety.

Employers should provide a safer environment.

Health and safety should be a shared responsibility.

What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?

1. A hazard is the likelihood of harm, while risk is the severity of the harm
2. A hazard is a physical danger, while risk is a mental danger
3. Hazard and risk are interchangeable terms
4. A hazard is a potential source of harm, while risk is the likelihood and severity of the harm occurring