Health and safety compliance for salons and barbers
Salon & Barber Health & Safety Services
Salons and barbers are customer-focused workplaces where staff can be exposed to chemicals, electrical equipment, sharp tools, repetitive movements, awkward postures and slips and trips.
Reid Safety and Consultancy provides straightforward, practical health and safety support specifically for salons and barbers.
Services Include
Workplace Risk Assessments
Assessment of the salon or barber shop, including customer areas, workstations, storage and staff facilities.
Chemical Safety
Assessment of:
- Hair dyes
- Bleaching products
- Shampoos
- Cleaning products
- Disinfectants
- Styling chemicals
- Aerosols
Electrical Equipment
Assessment and PAT testing of applicable equipment such as:
- Hairdryers
- Straighteners
- Curlers
- Clippers
- Trimmers
- Other portable electrical equipment
Sharps Safety
Procedures for scissors, razors and other sharp equipment.
Slips & Trips
Assessment of wet floors, cables, products, equipment and customer walkways.
Ergonomics
Assessment of prolonged standing, awkward posture, repetitive movements and workstation setup.
Manual Handling
Assessment of stock, equipment, deliveries and waste handling.
Fire Safety
Fire risk assessment and emergency evacuation procedures.
First Aid
Assessment of workplace first-aid arrangements.
Accident & Incident Procedures
Simple systems for reporting and responding to workplace accidents.
Safety Statements
Development of appropriate health and safety documentation for the business.
Simple, Practical Compliance
Our documentation is designed to be easy for salon and barber owners and employees to understand and implement, without unnecessary technical language or excessive paperwork.