113 Health safety Task B YOU ARE REQUIRED

113 Health & safety Task B

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A TEST � n Steps to take when lifting a box Place your feet slightly apart (in line with your shoulders) with the leading leg forward. n Bend your knees, keeping your back straight when picking up the box. n Using both hands get a firm grip of the box from underneath. n Lift the box up and hold close to your body (don’t twist the body) Demonstration of lifting box

CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH COSHH

HAZARDS n n n A hazard is anything dangerous in the salon and it can hurt someone Hair on the floor Wet floor Faulty electricals Water fights

RISKS n A hazard turns into a risk HAZARD RISK HAIR ON FLOOR SLIP OR TRIP FAULTY ELECTRICALS ELECTRIC SHOCK WET FLOOR SLIP OR TRIP

TWO RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE EMPLOYER AND THE EMPLOYEE � The employer must � provide PPE provide safe equipment to use � provide hot and cold water facilities and toilets � The employee must � Wear PPE when required � Follow MFI at all times � Report, label and remove faulty electricals from the salon floor

ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY n n � WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF SOMEONE FELL IN THE SALON � WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF THE SALON WAS ON FIRE PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING AND RECORDING ACCIDENTS All accidents must be reported and recorded immediately You will find our accident report book at the main reception If you feel the need always call for a 1 st aider by dialling 0