UV20483 – Follow health and safety practices in the salon

Outcome 1 –

1. 1. Explain the difference between legislation, codes of practice, and workplace policies

2. Outline the main provisions of health and safety legislation

3. State the employer’s and employee’s health and safety responsibilities

4. State the difference between a ‘hazard’ and a ‘risk’

5. Describe hazards that may occur in a salon

6. State the hazards which need to be referred

7. State the purpose of personal protective equipment used in a salon during different services

8. State the importance of personal presentation, hygiene, and conduct in maintaining health and safety in the salon

9. State the importance of maintaining the security of belongings

10. Outline the principles of hygiene and infection control

11. Describe the methods used in the salon to ensure hygiene

12. Describe the effectiveness and limitations of different infection control techniques

13. Describe how to dispose of different types of salon waste