We want to ensure that your training experience is as enjoyable as possible, therefore it is important that we adhere to the correct levels of health and safety standards. Please take a moment to read through these points, to familiarise yourself with key responsibilities within both the training and salon environment.
Courses thereafter commence at 9.30am and finish at approximately 4.30pm – 5.00pm Monday to Thursday. Evening courses commence at 6.30pm and finish at approximately 8.30pm – 9pm All courses commence on Monday unless otherwise stated. The training centres will be closed on all U.K. public holidays, unless otherwise stated.


1. A LEARNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. You must take reasonable care of you own health and safety.
  2. You must also take reasonable care of colleagues and others who may be affected by your behaviour and things you forget to do correctly.
  3. You must always co-operate with your supervisors and managers to enable them to meet their own legal requirements. It is important to understand that they have to do their own job properly and effectively.
  4. You must observe and abide by all health and safety rules and procedures as they are there to protect you and are legal requirements.
  5. You must inform your workplace supervisor/manager immediately if you find or see something you think could be dangerous at work. This could be an electrical fault, a loose piece of carpet or tile, water on the floor or a chemical that has not been sealed correctly.
  6. You must ensure that you use all machinery/materials and equipment strictly in accordance with the training you have been given and in line with manufacturer’s instructions and health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
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2. COMMON HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE

A hazard is something that could possibly cause you injury, ill health or harm in some way. Below are some common forms of hazards that could be found in your workplace:

CHEMICALS:
Whilst potentially not life threatening in the hairdressing industry, the chemicals that are used in hairdressing salons can be the cause of skin irritation, stinging or a burning sensation on the skin and in some cases allergic reactions. Therefore always follow the manufacturer's instructions and follow skin testing procedures for your own and your customer's protection.

FIRE:
This is obviously a potential hazard in any place of work. Fire can be caused in a variety of ways such as: faulty/poor wiring, electrical equipment overheating and waste paper and cardboard boxes.

FALLS:
Any type of fall could cause various types of injuries. Stairs are an obvious hazard as well as standing on chairs and stepladders.

TRIPPING OVER:
Things such as boxes, pieces of wood and jars/bottles are all items if left on the floor could cause either yourself or a customer/visitor to trip and fall. Also, loose floor tiles, unstuck pieces of carpet or stray cables and loose floor matting can be potential hazards, care must always be taken and if you see any of these ensure you inform your supervisor/manager immediately. In the event of a student failing to attend the confirmed course or complete the course for any reason, no refunds will be made and no entitlement to a later-date course will be gained.
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3. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Where are the fire exits in the building and where is your nearest exit?
Where is your fire assembly point and how do you get there?
What is the fire drill and when do the drills take place?
What does the fire alarm sound like?

Above all you must always be aware of your own and your colleagues health and safety at work and if in any doubt about any aspect of your health, safety and welfare at work contact your supervisor/manager immediately.

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