Health and safety support for staff

Safe environment to work inA safe environment includes clean, hygienic and organised places to rest and work e.g.:• Toilets – make sure they’re always clean and tidy with extra stock. (Environmental protection

act 1990)• Work areas – make sure that every member of staff cleans their work station after they finish a

treatment and to check each of the different bins. (The controlled waste regulations 1992) (The special waste regulation 1996)

• Reception – make sure that the desk is organised with a diary near. (Health and Safety (Display screen equipment) Regulations 1992 (amended 2002) )

• Kitchen/staff room – no food or drink anywhere else apart from the kitchen/staff room due to spread of bacteria and spillage hazards. Make sure that if there is a fridge, that the food is fresh and doesn’t become mouldy which would lead to a further spread of bacteria and smell. (Health and Safety at work Act 1974)

• Dispensary – keep all products that are the same, together. All products that are in cupboards or on shelves should be kept away from the edge to prevent them falling on the floor and causing spillages. Make sure each product is in date and keep the record of stock to prevent missing, running low or stolen products. (Cosmetic products safety Regulations 2004)

• Utility room – keep all clean towels off the floor and dirty towels in a separate place. Make sure that the towels are washed at 60degrees to prevent cross contamination. (The workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992)

• Code of conduct – Effective ways employees can receive help would be: 1-1 with their manager every three months (appraisal) (Management of Health and Safety work regulations 1999 (amended 2003) )

• First aid training – there should be an allocated a first aider on each shift to prevent (Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981)

Personal Protective EquipmentMake sure that you provide the correct protective equipment for every member of staff. Also make sure that your employees are trained on how to and in which procedures to use it for example: face masks should be used whilst working with the clients nails because the filings of the nails or the enhancements will create dust and chemicals that might be inhaled. As well as the face mask the employee should wear goggles to protect their eyes for the same reasons. Staff members have to wear aprons to protect their clothing not only to prevent burns but to protect the uniform from getting dirty or damaged. This will make the employees look tidy and presentable all day and also prevent spending money on replacing damaged uniform.

Staff members can be different heights, weights and sizes therefore providing a number of sizes will be essential to be comfortable so that the staff isn't restricted so that the treatments are carried to the best standard.

The act : The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations 1992.

Safe equipment / products to work withMake sure all equipment are PAT tested once a year and checked before every use. (Electricity at work regulation 1989) (Provision and use of work equipment regulations 1998)Products that have a hazardous sign on the bottle should be recorded on the clients record when used and in a product book to be signed out and in to control when and who it is used by. (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002)Make sure that all products are disposed correctly following the manufacturers instructions. (The special waste regulations 1996 (as amended)