Session 2. Salon and legal requirements (part 2) How to work safely, effectively and hygienically when perming and neutralising (part 1)

Salon and legal requirements (part 2) How to work safely, effectively and hygienically when perming and neutralising (part 1) Trainer requirements to teach this session For this session you will need the following: Handout.2.1 Handout.2.2 Slide.2.2 Handout.2.3 Handout.2.4 Slide.2.4 Handout.2.5 Handout.2.6a Handout.2.6b Slide.2.6 Learner Check Session 2 Trainer notes The session will cover: 2.1 COSHH 2.2 Electricity at Work regulations 2.3 The range of protective clothing and materials for clients 2.4 How to position the client and yourself when perming and neutralising 2.5 The importance of correct positioning of tools and equipment 2.6 What is contact dermatitis and how to avoid developing it, the type of PPE available and why it is important to use it Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved. Page 1 - Unit - Session 2.

Salon and legal requirements (part 2) 2.1 COSHH This area of learning is also covered in other units Ref: Handout.2.1 Explain that COSHH is one of the Regulations that stems from The Health & Safety at Work Act. Tell learners that COSHH stands for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health and means that there have to be controls over the use of all chemicals or other substances that could cause damage to health or a threat to the safety of the people using them. Discuss the difference between a hazard and a risk a hazard is something that could be harmful, a risk is when the chance of harm being caused is increased eg. perm lotion is a hazard because it is a chemical that could damage the hair or skin. The risk of damage is increased if the perm lotion is allowed to flood onto and lie on the scalp. Ask learners to think of other hazards and how the risk of them causing harm is increased. Explain: this process is called risk assessment salon owners must carry out a risk assessment to help them to decide the best way of controlling the substance and, therefore, of reducing the risk. Page 2 - Unit - Session 2. Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved.

When hairdressers and barbers do a risk assessment it can help them to identify the potentially harmful products in the salon and what to do in the case of: accidental spillage ingestion entry to the eyes damage to the skin. Tell learners that all salon workers must comply with the COSHH requirements to use, handle, store and dispose of hairdressing substances properly. Explain that if they use the acronym SHUD (Store, Handle, Use, Dispose of..) they may find it easier to remember what the requirements are. 2.2 Electricity at Work Regulations Ref: Handout.2.2 Explain to learners that the purpose of these Regulations is to state that electrical equipment must be adequately maintained and checked by a qualified person and that a written record of the equipment tests should be kept and made available for inspection. In addition to the requirements of the legislation, explain that the equipment should only be used for its intended purpose and that they should make sure that they know how to use it by reading the manufacturer s instructions or by asking the salon owner or manager. Tell the learners that it is important to visually check if the equipment is safe for use by checking the flex and the plug. Explain that when they have finished with the equipment they should switch off, isolate it from the power source and store it safely away. Emphasise that it is their responsibility to ensure that any faulty equipment they find in their workplace is removed from use, labelled as faulty and reported to a relevant person. Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved. Page 3 - Unit - Session 2.

Ask learners why it is important that such legislation exists. Ask learners how the regular checking of electrical equipment is carried out in their own salons. Ask learners how they would recognise if electrical equipment was faulty. Ask learners the routine they have in their salons when faulty equipment is found. The legislation is there to protect both the salon worker and the client. Faulty electrical equipment can cause injury or death. A qualified person must carry out testing. Any faulty electrical equipment identified between routine checks must be removed from use and clearly labelled as faulty. Activity Have some small items of electrical equipment available with obvious faults for the learners to look at. For example, loose plug, exposed wires, damaged flex. Ref: Slide.2.2 Show slide with list of checked and recorded electrical equipment. How to work safely, effectively and hygienically when perming and neutralising (part 1) 2.3 The range of protective clothing and materials available for clients. All salons will have different requirements but it is important to highlight the minimum standards required for protection of the client. Page 4 - Unit - Session 2. Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved.

Ref:Handout.2.3 Protective clothing and materials used when perming and neutralising hair are: towels gowns waterproof gowns shoulder capes pre-perm conditioners barrier cream wet cotton wool. Recap on gowning procedures used in salons, discussed at.1.1, in particular the need to change any protective clothing or materials that become damp with perming or neutralising chemicals. Discuss the reasons for using a pre-perm conditioner on the hair. Ask the learners why it is important to thoroughly wet and squeeze out cotton wool used around the hairline to prevent trickles of perm lotion getting onto the client s face. If cotton wool is placed around the hairline when dry or just dampened with water it will absorb perm lotion and hold it against the skin. If the cotton wool is thoroughly wet then squeezed out so that no water trickles onto the client s face it will dilute any perm lotion that it catches so reducing further the risk of chemical burns to the skin. 2.4 How to position yourself and the client when perming and neutralising Explain to learners that it is important that the client, as well as the hairdresser or barber, is positioned correctly if fatigue and the risk of injury is to be minimised. Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved. Page 5 - Unit - Session 2.

Also, if a hairdresser s or barber's position is correct, a better working position is achieved. This helps the hairdresser or barber to increase speed and become more effective. Ref: Handout.2.4 Use the handout to explain the importance of positioning yourself correctly when working on clients and emphasise that poor posture will lead to muscle fatigue and this could increase the risk of long term injury to the body. Ref: Slide.2.4 Demonstrate You should stand with legs straight and feet slightly apart to maintain balance and even distribution of your weight. Try to remain relaxed, keep your head up and avoid stretching or bending. Explain that it is important to ensure that the client s position is correct if the client slouches the hairdresser or barber will have to bend to be able to reach the lower parts of the head also the client will become uncomfortable and tired. Stress that, for perming, the client may have to remain seated for quite a long time so it is necessary that the client is in the correct position with their back placed against the chair for support. Emphasise that the client must be placed correctly at the basins for neutralising or they may soon become uncomfortable and may fidget and disturb the hair during this important stage. Tell learners that when a hairdresser and barber becomes tired s/he loses concentration. This causes her/him to become slower and less effective. This means that there is less opportunity to build up a good client base and to earn commission. Good positioning allows hairdressers or barbers to work on clients more easily and efficiently. Page 6 - Unit - Session 2. Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved.

2.5 The importance of correct positioning of tools and equipment Ref: Handout.2.5 Explain that tools and equipment should be readily available so that hairdressers and barbers can provide an efficient method of working throughout the service. If a hairdresser or barber must continually stop work to find something that is needed it will create an impression of inefficiency. Having to stop work while perming using the predamping method will mean that it takes longer to complete the wind and this may cause parts of the perm to over process resulting in damage to the hair. All tools should be clean, free of hair, disinfected or sterilised and laid out on a clean work surface or trolley. The perm trolley should be set out so that each bundle of rod size is in a separate area and can be easily selected. It looks very untidy and unprofessional if the trolley is haphazardly prepared. Summary Having tools within easy reach ensures a timesaving, smooth and efficient way of working throughout the service. 2.6 What is contact dermatitis and how to avoid developing it, the type of PPE available and why it is important to use it Some aspects of this learning are also covered in other units. Explain that hairdressers are much more likely to develop contact dermatitis than any other group of workers. Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved. Page 7 - Unit - Session 2.

Tell the learners that contact dermatitis is an inflammatory condition of the skin caused by using hairdressing substances. Explain that the main causes of dermatitis are wet working and working with chemicals such as colour and lightening products, perm lotions and neutralisers. Explain to the learners there are two types of contact dermatitis: irritant contact dermatitis - having hands in contact with water and for long periods allergic contact dermatitis - can be caused through applying and removing skin sensitisers such as hair colourants, perm lotions and neutralisers. It is possible to get one or the other, or both. Explain that contact dermatitis is easily preventable and should not be accepted as a normal part of the job. Contact dermatitis is not catching and it cannot be passed from one person to another. Ref: Slide.2.6 & Handout.2.6a Explain to the learners there are five simple steps to follow, emphasise how these steps will help prevent contact dermatitis. Use the handout to explain the five steps. Tell learners that further information can be obtained from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) www.hse. gov.uk/hairdressing Ref: Handout.2.6b Explain to learners that the PPE Regulations stem from the Health & Safety at Work Act and that all workers must comply with the Regulations. Tell learners that PPE relates to the protective clothing and materials used by workers. Page 8 - Unit - Session 2. Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved.

Tell learners that the regulations state that employers must provide suitable and sufficient protective clothing and materials and that employees must use these when necessary. Ask learners why PPE is necessary. Encourage discussion on what may happen if hairdressers and barbers don t use the PPE supplied. Ask learners what PPE they use in their salons. PPE has the support of law and all workers are required to wear it when necessary. PPE is also necessary to protect workers from the risk of harm from chemicals and other, potentially harmful, substances. Emphasise that any employee who fails to wear PPE when necessary is exposing himself or herself to the risk of dermatitis or allergy and is in breach of the PPE regulations. In hairdressing and barbering, the most commonly used PPE are gloves and aprons. State that it is important to use PPE to prevent harm to oneself. Explain that employees have a duty to take care of the clothing and materials supplied and to report any that are damaged or missing. This helps employers to know when to provide further supplies. Now use the learner check for Session 2 to check the understanding of the learners Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved. Page 9 - Unit - Session 2.

Perm and neutralise hair Learner Check Session 2 1 What is the difference between a hazard and a risk? 2 What does SHUD stand for? 3 What are your legal responsibilities under COSHH? 4 What must you do if you identify a faulty piece of electrical equipment? 5 State the circumstances in which you would change the client s protective clothing. 6 Where and when would you use barrier cream on the client during the perming process? 7 Why must you ensure that the client s position is correct? 8 Why should perm rods be laid out in bundles according to size? 9 Who is responsible for supplying PPE in the salon? 10 What are your responsibilities in relation to PPE? earner 1 A hazard is a possible danger, a risk is how likely it is to happen. 2 Store, Handle, Use, Dispose of.. 3 To store, handle, use and dispose of substances according to manufacturers instructions and the law. 4 Label it as faulty, remove it from use and tell the relevant person in the salon. 5 If it absorbs any perming or neutralising chemicals. 6 It would be placed on the client s skin all around the hairline before the application of perm lotion or neutraliser. 7 To ensure client comfort and to allow you to reach all parts of the head without bending or stretching. 8 To let the hairdresser or barber select the correct size quickly and easily. 9 The salon owner is responsible for supplying PPE for use in the salon. 10 You must wear PPE when necessary, take care not to damage it and to report any damage to it that you find. Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved. Page 11 - Unit - Session 2.

Salon and legal requirements (part 2) Trainer summary How to work safely, effectively and hygienically (part 1) 2.1 COSHH Regulations The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Requirements for storing, handling, using and disposing of substances that are or that could be harmful to health The difference between a hazard and a risk and how and why risk assessments are done. 2.2 Electricity at Work Regulations Electrical equipment must be adequately maintained and checked by a qualified person A written record of the equipment tests should be kept and made available for Inspection. Reiterate the responsibilities of the individual as: It is their responsibility to ensure that any faulty electrical equipment identified is labelled as faulty, removed from use and reported to a relevant person. 2.3 The range of protective clothing and materials available for clients State: The types of protective clothing and materials available in the salon The gowning procedures for protecting clients clothing during perming and neutralising The methods of protecting clients skin and hair. Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved. Page 13 - Unit - Session 2.

2.4 How to position yourself and the client when perming and neutralising Minimise the risk of harm or injury to yourself and the client Methods of ensuring good posture Position the client correctly. 2.5 The importance of correct positioning of tools and equipment Tools should be readily available to provide an efficient method of working throughout the service Ensuring the use of clean, sterilised tools Remind learners how to: Set out a perm trolley. 2.6 What is contact dermatitis and how to avoid developing it, the type of PPE available and why it is important to use it How to avoid developing dermatitis The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations are designed to protect workers from harm caused by the use of harmful or potentially harmful substances Employers must provide suitable PPE and employees must wear it when necessary Page 14 - Unit - Session 2. Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved.

Salon and legal requirements (part 2) Key/Core Skills Opportunities There will be an opportunity to promote discussion when covering:.2.1 the risks and hazards that can be found in the salon. Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved. Page 15 - Unit - Session 2.