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State the reason for carrying out risk assessments. To ensure the health, safety, and well-being of both clients and beauty professionals. Risk assessments are a crucial part of managing potential hazards and minimizing the likelihood of accidents, injuries, or adverse reactions occurring during beauty treatments. Identify hazards, judgment of salon hazards, nominated risk assessment person/team, who/what, determine the level of risk, preventative measures, reduce a potentially harmful situation, notify staff, interpret results, conclusions, record findings, regular reviews. Protect clients and professionals Enhance professionalism prevent accidents and injuries, comply with legal requirements, and maintain the professionalism and credibility of beauty businesses. c. Describe the procedures for carrying out a risk assessment? Clearly define the area, activity, or process you want to assess. For example salon Identify hazards, judgment of salon hazards, nominated risk assessment person/team, who/what, determine the level of risk, preventative measures, reduce a potentially harmful situation, notify staff, interpret results, conclusions, record findings, regular reviews. Space Chemicals Equipment Security(stock) Security(cash) Security(people) Buildings Emergency procedure d. Describe when risk assessments should be carried out risk assessments should be carried out regularly and whenever significant changes occur within the salon environment or the services being offered. initial setup: When establishing a new salon or introducing new beauty services, a risk assessment should be conducted before the salon begins operations. This allows for identifying potential hazards, implementing appropriate control measures, and ensuring a safe working environment for staff and clients. Changes in procedures or services: If there are any modifications to the salon's procedures, such as introducing new treatments, equipment, or products, a risk assessment should be conducted. This assessment helps to identify any potential risks associated with the changes and allows for implementing safety measures accordingly. And also Changes in legislation or regulations, Periodic reviews, Incidents or accidents. e. Outline necessary actions to take following a risk assessment Space-utilisation, working area, heating, lighting, ventilation, layout and design of the salon. Chemicals- procedures, storage, handling, safe usage, safe disposal, records. Equipment selection, safe usage, handling. b. Outline the health and safety support that should be provided to staff Up-to-date leaflets and posters, ongoing training, open door policy, suggestion box, current roles and responsibility for staff. c. Outline procedures for dealing with different types of security breaches Inform- the salon owner, management, and head of school. Review records-stock levels/control, monitor takings, inventory of equipment, manual and computerised records. Actions- take statements, eyewitness accounts, review findings, call in the police, notify data protection registry/clients of beach, maintain confidentiality, could result in loss of employment. d. Explain the need for insurance Accidents, emergencies, legal claims, protect business, prevent fraudulent claims. Be able to carry out a risk assessment A hazard is something that has the potential to cause harm, a risk is the likelihood of a hazard happening. Legal requirements, providing a safe environment for staff/visitor/clients, identification of hazards, minimising hazards and risks, emergency procedures, staff training, the implication of more than five members of staff, new staff in the workplace, new equipment and products, review systems, amendments and modifications to existing assessments, update records. Salop Identify hazards, judgement of salon hazards, nominated risk assessment person/team, who/what, determine the level of risk, preventative measures, reduce a potentially harmful situation, notify staff, interpret results, conclusions, record findings, regular reviews. assessment. Space-utilisation, working area, heating, lighting, ventilation, layout and design of the salon. Chemicals-procedures, storage, handling, safe usage, safe disposal, and records. Equipment selection, safe usage, handling, lifting, repairs, and maintenance. Security (stock)-control systems. procedures, ordering handling, and storage. Security (cash)-staff training, point of sale, in transit, personal belongings, systems, security, emergency evacuation, storage/use of confidential staff/client records, business information, and data protection. Security (people)-staff clients, visitors Buildings-maintenance of internal and external security, commercially available systems. Emergency procedures - accidents, first aid, fire evacuation, incidents, personnel. records. Be able to monitor health and safety in the salon Salon health and safety legislation and regulations Health and safety at work, control of substances hazardous to health, reporting of injuries diseases and dangerous occurrences, personal protective equipment, electricity at work. manual handling, supply of goods and services, trade description, data protection, and employer liability (compulsory insurance). occupiers' liability, local by-laws (set by the council), salon rules, code of conduct, and observance by all staff. Monitor and support others to ensure compliance with health and safety: Accurate records, updated processes and procedures, regular staff training (simulation), spot checks, monitoring changes in law, and taking external advice. Providing support for staff: Up-to-date, leaflets and posters, ongoing training, open door policy, suggestion box, current roles and responsibilities for staff. Security breaches: Inform-salon owner, management, head of school. Review records - stock levels/control, monitor takings, inventory of equipment, and manual and computerised records. Actions taking statements, eyewitness accounts, reviewing findings, calling in the police, notifying data protection registry/clients of the breach, and maintaining confidentiality, could result in loss of employment. Importance of insurance: Accidents, emergencies, legal claims, protect business, prevent fraudulent claim. leve2 health and safety: Health and safety rules should always be displayed where? workplace. What is the difference between a hazard and a risk? Hazard: something with the potential to cause harm. Risk: the likelihood of a hazard’s potential being recognised. What is the difference between legislation and workplace policies? The difference between legislation and workplace policies is that legislation is government led and workplace policies are salon led. How often should a qualified and competent person check all electrical appliances regularly? every piece of electrical equipment in the workplace should be tested every 12 months by a qualified and competent electrician and a written record retained. Personal protective equipment (PPE) legislation states that employers are required to provide resources where risks cannot be controlled by another means answer: TRUE What is disinfectant? a chemical agent that kills most microorganisms. Who is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic salon? The salon owner or management! Are trailing wires a hazard in the salon? answer: Yes If a bottle of chemicals had a leak who would you report it to? this is a hazard that should be referred to a senior team member. Controlling hygiene and infection within the salon will ensure that the spread of disease and the risk of cross-infection will be reduced. answer: TRUE. To maintain hygiene in the salon what should you do to all surfaces? sanitising all surfaces. What should you wear if performing chemical services? gloves should be worn during chemical services to help prevent dermatitis or if they are doing a treatment where body fluids or blood occurs e.g. extraction. What type of fire extinguisher would you use for electrical fires? For an electrical fire, you should use an extinguisher containing dry powder. If you used the incorrect fire extinguisher what could you increase? Using an incorrect fire extinguisher could increase the risk of injury. What does sterilisation mean? is the complete removal or destruction of all living micro-organisms. Why is it important to record accidents? It is important to record and report accidents in order to ensure health & safety policies are followed. First aid. How long is a first aid certificate valid? A first-aid certificate is only valid for 3 years of training and must be renewed with additional training. Collagen is responsible for maintaining the strength and repair of the skin. Collagen is the main structural protein in the skin and other connective tissues in the body. It provides tensile strength and elasticity to the skin, making it firm and supple. Collagen is essential for maintaining the skin's integrity and structure. As we age, the production and quality of collagen decrease, leading to the formation of wrinkles, sagging skin, and a loss of skin elasticity. Environmental factors, such as sun exposure and pollution, can also contribute to the breakdown of collagen. it's essential to protect it from excessive sun exposure and maintain a healthy diet with nutrients that support collagen production (such as vitamin C). Mast cells are a type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the immune system and allergic reactions. When mast cells are activated, they release various substances, the most notable of which is histamine. which of the following prevents excessive evaporation of moisture from the skin? The substance that prevents excessive evaporation of moisture from the skin is sebum.