[PDF] Example risk assessment for a hairdressing salon

What are the hazards in a beauty salon?

Two hazards the may need to be referred to in a beauty salon are infections and safety. Infections can happen from not disinfecting equipment properly or taking care of personal hygiene properly. Safety can be hazardous by not sweeping floors or making sure equipment is put away correctly.

What are the risks of a skin infection in a salon?

This could pose a risk to yourself as well as other clients being treated in your salon. Many beauty treatments involve skin-to-skin contact around the face such as facials, eyelash extensions and microblading to name a few. These types of treatments could initiate the spread of the infection.

Are beauty salon & barbershop property risks a risk?

And since the nature of your industry requires physical touching, it’s also important that beauty salons guard against the perception of inappropriate contact with clients. Some examples of beauty salon and barbershop property risks include:

Are hair and nail salons dangerous?

People visit hair and nail salons to look and feel better, treating themselves to pampering while unaware of the risks all around them. Beauty aside, salons can be dangerous for both customers and workers if salon owners and workers do not employ the right hygiene, sanitation and safety practices.