For you and your clients: safety precautions in a hairdressing salon

For both customers and stylists, safety is crucial in a busy hair salon. Every salon ought to be a secure haven where people can feel at ease and protected. By being aware of and taking the appropriate safety measures, one can help avoid mishaps and guarantee that everyone has a good time.

Following a few crucial guidelines will help you stay in a clean and hygienic environment and use tools correctly. By taking these safety measures, you and your associates are shielded from possible dangers in addition to your clients. Salons can create a welcoming environment where customers can unwind and enjoy their time without worry by emphasizing these safety precautions.

We’ll go over important safety advice and guidelines that each salon should take into consideration in the sections that follow. These procedures will assist you in maintaining the efficiency and safety of your salon, regardless of your level of experience in the industry.

The importance of safety precautions: the main risks for a hairdresser, client and salon owner

In a hair salon, occupational health and safety are essential components of sustainable business development. Each employee and service customer is held accountable for their social responsibility by a team headed by the salon owner. Furthermore, the regulatory framework establishes the guidelines for what is permitted, what is not, and what happens when guidelines are not followed. As stipulated by law, legal entities and individuals must comply with labor protection requirements when engaging in any kind of activity.

Several documents govern the safety and protection of workers in hair salons:

• Labor Code of the Russian Federation. Article 212 — “State regulatory labor protection requirements and national labor safety standards” . Article 215 — “Employee responsibilities in the field of labor protection” .
• Order of the Ministry of Labor of Russia dated 29.10.2021 No. 766n “On approval of the rules for providing workers with personal protective equipment and washing agents”.
• SP 2.1.3678-20 “Sanitary and epidemiological requirements for the operation of premises, buildings, structures, equipment and transport, as well as the operating conditions of business entities selling goods, performing work or rendering services” (section 8.2).
• Internal regulations, instructions, work rules.

In the event that work processes are not thoughtfully organized, the salon space turns into a maze. Here, you run the risk of getting electric shocks, cutting yourself with scissors, burning yourself with a curling iron, getting allergies, or breaking a finger by unintentionally snagging on wires. A hairdresser can protect himself and his client thanks to standard safety procedures; however, in order to do this, strict adherence to the letter of the law is required.

Labor protection regulations when providing hairdressing services are intended to lower the risk of chronic diseases in employees, such as issues with the blood vessels, joints, and respiratory system, in addition to the obvious emergencies.

Crucial! Precautions are guidelines and actions that ensure the wellbeing of people are protected. Depending on how serious the infraction is, there may be fines up to 2,000 rubles, a temporary closure of the salon, or criminal penalties for those who break the rules.

Types of briefing

Indirectly, management fosters a safe environment by means of the administrator, masters, and stylists. The manager’s job is to set up a briefing system. When tasks are completed accurately and with care, employees are responsible for ensuring workplace safety.

What kinds of briefings are there?

1. Introductory. Informing new employees upon their hiring.
2. Primary. Conducted for new employees after the introductory briefing and before the employee begins his duties.
3. Repeat. Conducted approximately once every 6 months for all employees who have undergone the initial briefing to consolidate the knowledge gained.
4. Unscheduled. Management"s response to an emergency. The briefing is designed to remind individual employees or the entire staff of the principles of safe work.
5. Targeted. Conducted when performing one-time work not related to the employee"s direct responsibilities.

It is a requirement of labor relations that you complete safety training in order to begin working.

Client and stylist safety is of utmost importance in a hair salon. The spread of infections can be stopped and everyone can have a safe experience by taking the necessary precautions, which include using sanitized tools, keeping an environment clean, and adhering to health regulations. Salons can create a safe and welcoming environment where patrons feel at ease and stylists can work confidently by giving priority to these procedures.

Occupational safety requirements for a hairdresser

It is insufficient to simply read the instructions and sign the briefing log. A hairdresser’s personal concern is their own occupational safety. Because of this, the only people who are permitted to work are adults who do not exhibit symptoms of alcohol or drug intoxication. Put another way, those who engage in the work process are disciplined, diligent individuals who can accept accountability for their actions.

Before starting work

The stylist should remove watches, jewelry, and empty their pockets to ensure that nothing breakable or sharp is inside while the first client is still on their way.

Put on comfortable shoes and clean work attire, then take a look around the office:

• remove foreign objects, clear passages to the equipment;
• check whether disinfectants and antiseptics for tools and hands are in place, whether the expiration date of these products has not expired;
• Make sure that the inventory, equipment and electrical appliances used are in good working order;
• check the completeness of the tools and the lighting of the workplace.

You should also check the cold and hot water supplies in the wet zone to make sure they are in good working order.

During work

It suffices to exercise caution and limit your work to those services that fit your qualifications:

• use tools, devices and consumables strictly for their intended purpose;
• do not clutter the space between chairs, evacuation routes and passages to adjacent workplaces;
• do not sit on the armrests of chairs and mobile tables;
• when using electrical appliances, do not violate the manufacturer"s instructions (for example, first turn off electrical appliances with the button on the body, and only then pull the plug out of the socket);
• wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when hair coloring , chemical perm, keratin straightening;
• Do not leave the equipment unattended;
• Unplug the ring lights from the outlet before moving them;
• prepare disinfectant solutions in a separate, isolated room with good ventilation;
• strictly adhere to the instructions for use of disinfectants;
• do not blow hair off the client"s neck and head;
• check the sensitivity of the client"s skin before dyeing or perming hair.

The right classification of a chemical’s hazard class is often one of the labor protection principles. Therefore, only the third (moderately hazardous) and fourth (low-hazard) classes of disinfectants may be used in a salon. Although the administrator or managing director of beauty establishments is typically in charge of this matter, it never hurts to check the labels on chemical compound packaging for your own peace of mind.

After completing work

Remember to warm up and perform some exercises in the evening as muscle fatigue will subside. It is worthwhile to take one last look around the salon’s grounds before departing:

• unplug the appliances you used during the day and check for leaks in the sinks;
• clean and disinfect tools, work surfaces, wash containers from disinfectants with a brush and detergent;
• tightly close all bottles, tubes, cylinders;
• put away hairdressing accessories, PPE, cosmetics and disinfectants in specially designated places;
• inform the manager about any malfunctions with the equipment;
• wash your hands thoroughly.

And the age-old advice to switch off the lights before leaving. A simple but effective two-pronged solution that saves resources and puts out fires.

Sanitary requirements and safety precautions for a hairdresser when working with piercing and cutting instruments

The less likely you are to unintentionally cut your favorite client with scissors or a hairpin, the more skilled you are. A quick rundown of "instrumental" safety measures in a hair salon:

• store scissors only folded and in a special case;
• pass scissors to other employees only with the rings forward;
• do not put piercing and cutting instruments in your clothing pockets;
• remove the scissor ring from your thumb and hold the scissors in your hand with the blades facing away from you and the client, leaving the second ring on your ring finger if you alternate working with scissors and a comb during a haircut;
• do not try to catch the scissors if they fall;
• do not sharpen dull instruments yourself, it is better to hand them over to specialists for sharpening;
• disinfect scissors and other piercing and cutting instruments using a chemical or physical method after each client.

It’s even easier to use thinning razors: moisturise the client’s hair before thinning, point the cutting edge downward, and, of course, make sure to disinfect the area after use. Check the fastening screw if the tool’s design allows for it.

Crucial! A list of hairdressing accessories that require mandatory disinfection is provided by the current SanPiN. Combs, brushes, and scissors should be cleaned with running water, sterilized, or soaked in a disinfectant solution. Apply a disinfectant to the straight razor and electric razor blades that are detachable.

It’s crucial to keep a hair salon safe in order to safeguard both customers and employees. You can guarantee a secure and cozy setting where everyone can enjoy their salon experience without concern by taking these safety measures.

It is essential to regularly clean and sanitize surfaces and tools to stop the spread of infections. Develop the habit of cleaning your workspace and disinfecting your equipment after each use. This fosters trust with your clients and aids in maintaining hygiene.

The use of personal protective equipment, like masks and gloves, is crucial for maintaining health. Make use of them as needed, and advise clients to follow suit. It’s a straightforward but efficient method of reducing hazards and improving general safety in the salon.

Finally, keeping up with the most recent safety rules and regulations enables you to adjust to modifications in the sector. By staying current, you can make sure that everyone in your salon is receiving the best care possible and that a high standard of safety is being upheld.

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