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In your salon or barbershop, health and safety must be a top priority. It's critical to safeguard your employees and clients, follow the law, and be protected from potentially costly legal action if something goes wrong.

This blog post covers:

  • What the law says
  • Carrying out a risk assessment
  • Creating a health and safety policy
  • Staff training
  • Appointing a first aider
  • Your staff and dermatitis
  • Your staff and musculoskeletal problems
  • Allergy alert and skin sensitivity testing
  • Age restrictions on treatments
  • Treatments and health and safety
  • Dealing with hazardous substances
  • Keeping your salon and equipment safe
  • Checklist

 

Author: NHBF | Posted 25 Apr 2023

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