Health and Safety in the Salon part3
Hygiene and Posture in Hairdressing
Importance of Personal Hygiene
- Discusses the significance of personal hygiene practices in hairdressing, particularly regarding the use of grips and pins.
- Highlights the dangers of placing used grips in one's mouth, which can lead to dental damage and potential infections.
Proper Tool Management
- Emphasizes the importance of positioning tools conveniently to avoid straining one’s back while working.
- Suggests using an adjustable chair for better posture when dealing with clients at varying heights.
Best Practices for Using Grips
- Recommends not using teeth to open grips; instead, demonstrates proper technique using fingers.
- Stresses that maintaining a good posture while reaching for tools is crucial for preventing physical strain.
Understanding COSHH Regulations
- Introduces COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), emphasizing awareness about hazardous substances in salons.
- Warns against applying colors without prior skin testing due to allergy risks, highlighting recent media coverage on home color mishaps.
Safe Product Handling and Storage
- Advises on conducting patch tests before coloring clients' hair to prevent allergic reactions.
- Underlines the necessity of following manufacturer instructions for product mixing and storage to ensure safety.
Ergonomics in Hairdressing
- Discusses safe storage practices, such as keeping peroxide below shoulder height to prevent spills during retrieval.
- Observes common postural mistakes like crossing legs or favoring one knee, which can lead to long-term discomfort.
Long-Term Health Considerations
- Encourages sitting on stools when cutting hair at lower levels to reduce strain on the spine over time.
- Mentions how standing for extended periods can cause aches; suggests rising onto toes occasionally for improved circulation.