In hair and beauty salons and spas there are a number of hazards that could cause an injury to your employees or clients. As a salon owner or manager it's your responsibility to provide a safe environment for clients and workplace for employees.
Some hazards include:
- Slips, trips and falls due to wet floors, cluttered walkways or electrical cords.
- Burns from hot liquids – tea, coffee, hot water etc.
- Cuts from scissors or razors.
- Fatigue, resulting from long shifts and standing for excessive hours.
- Awkward or repetitive movements when doing cleaning duties.
- Exposure to caustic chemicals and cleaning products.
- Muscle strain from improper lifting techniques.
- Improper use of electrical equipment and appliances.
As a Peninsula client, our team can provide expert health and safety advice through:
- Health and Safety Documentation such as tailored policies and procedures.
- SafeCheck. A comprehensive workplace risk assessment.
- Wellbeing support for your staff through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Unlimited access to our Health and Safety Advice Line 24/7.
Working in a salon involves standing for long periods at a time. Our team offer insights to help keep your employees and clients safe and your salon running silky smooth.
