Health and Safety in the Salon Environment

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
H/504/7752
Credits:
2
Guided learning hours:
20 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about the risks to health and safety in the salon environment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    List main risks to health and safety in the salon environment.
  • 1.2
    State the importance of following safe and hygienic working practices.
  • 1.3

    Give examples of how risks to health and safety can be reduced.

    1.3: How risks to health and safety can be reduced, for example:

    • housekeeping and cleanliness
    • equipment and tools
    • personal hygiene and appearance
    • use and storage of products
    • working practices

2

Know about responsibilities for health and safety in the salon environment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    State the employers’ responsibilities for the safety of employees and customers in the salon.
  • 2.2

    Outline employee’s responsibility for their own safety and that of colleagues and customers.

    2.2: Employee’s responsibility for their own safety and that of colleagues and customers, for example:

    • following workplace procedures
    • safe use of tools and equipment
    • maintaining a safe working area
    • reporting concerns
    • protecting clients and others

3

Know the importance of emergency procedures in the salon environment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    List situations that require emergency procedures.
  • 3.2

    Give examples of procedures for given emergency situations.

    3.2: Emergency situations, for example:

    • fire
    • chemical spill
    • medical emergency