Safety in Cosmetology Julie Mead Work - based learning coordinator.

Safety in Safety in CosmetologyCosmetology

Julie MeadJulie Mead

Work - based learning coordinatorWork - based learning coordinator

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Training Tasks for Training Tasks for CosmetologyCosmetology

Speaking with clientsSpeaking with clients Filling out client Filling out client

record cardsrecord cards HaircuttingHaircutting Permanent wavingPermanent waving Formulating hair Formulating hair

colorcolor High lighteningHigh lightening

Scalp treatmentsScalp treatments FacialsFacials Paraffin wax Paraffin wax

treatmentstreatments WaxingWaxing HairstylingHairstyling BraidingBraiding ExtensionsExtensions

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Pre-TestPre-Test

5 True/False Questions5 True/False Questions1. To protect yourself you may wear T F1. To protect yourself you may wear T F

jeans and a sweatshirt.jeans and a sweatshirt.2. You must let someone else check the T F 2. You must let someone else check the T F equipment daily.equipment daily.3. Safety is the first consideration 3. Safety is the first consideration T F T F4. Fire extinguishers should be in a 4. Fire extinguishers should be in a T F T F visible location.visible location.5. Infectious diseases will not harm 5. Infectious diseases will not harm T F T F cosmetologistscosmetologists

Keep looking

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Appropriate ClothesAppropriate Clothes

When working in school, or a salon, wear When working in school, or a salon, wear a uniform for safety precautions.a uniform for safety precautions. Black pantsBlack pants White shirtWhite shirt No danglimg jewelry, or visible piercing.No danglimg jewelry, or visible piercing. Lab coatLab coat

Protects clothing, and skin.Protects clothing, and skin. Hosiery, or socksHosiery, or socks Comfortable, black or white shoesComfortable, black or white shoes

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SafetySafety

The following are essential items to The following are essential items to prevent injury.prevent injury. GogglesGoggles GlovesGloves MaskMask Razor guardRazor guard Finger mittsFinger mitts

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Implements Implements

It is important to know how to properly It is important to know how to properly handle and use implements in our handle and use implements in our profession. profession.

Blow dryer

Clippers

Curling irons

Thermal ironsThermal irons

ScissorsScissors

Razor

Manicure Implements

Thinning shearsTweezers

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Using ElectricityUsing Electricity

Direct currents -Alternating current -VoltsDirect currents -Alternating current -Volts

Kilowatts.Kilowatts. Protection of client is the primary concern.Protection of client is the primary concern. Inspect electrical equipment, to determine Inspect electrical equipment, to determine

if safe.if safe. Keep wires out of traffic wayKeep wires out of traffic way Disconnect appliances when finished.Disconnect appliances when finished.

NO

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Floors, Doors, ExitsFloors, Doors, Exits

Know your way out, and where the alarm Know your way out, and where the alarm is.is. FIRE EXITSFIRE EXITS

Have emergency exit signs posted.Have emergency exit signs posted.

Clean spills on floor immediatelyClean spills on floor immediately

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Chemical HazardsChemical Hazards

Perm solutionPerm solution Hair color Hair color DeveloperDeveloper Acrylic nail productAcrylic nail product Nail polish/removerNail polish/remover Sterilizers Sterilizers disinfectants disinfectants Remember MSDS for all products.Remember MSDS for all products.

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Ergonomics In Ergonomics In CosmetologyCosmetology

1. Keep neck and back 1. Keep neck and back straight.straight.

2. Keeps arms at your 2. Keeps arms at your side.side.

3. Adjust work height3. Adjust work height

4. Use tools properly 4. Use tools properly

Back straightLeaning to much

Avoid raising elbows Arms at side

Avoid bendingStand upright, adjust chair

Avoid awkward

Wrist position

Cut palm to palm

Use correct size scissors

Proper methods

Will help

eliminate

Injury.

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Infectious diseasesInfectious diseases

Types of bacteriaTypes of bacteria Bacterial growth and reproductionBacterial growth and reproduction Bacterial infectionsBacterial infections Infectious agents Infectious agents Acquired Immune Deficiency SyndromeAcquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

Cocci Bacilli Spirilla

Three classifications of bacteria

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FireFire

Where are the fire extinguishers?Where are the fire extinguishers? Visible, Easily reached, follow the sign:Visible, Easily reached, follow the sign:

Located in the: Located in the: Supply roomSupply room Under sinkUnder sink Back room near chemicalsBack room near chemicals

How to use them: Remember the Acronym PASSHow to use them: Remember the Acronym PASS PP......Pull the Pin.......Pull the Pin. AA......Aim the extinguisher nozzle at the base of the flames.......Aim the extinguisher nozzle at the base of the flames. SS......Squeeze trigger while holding the extinguisher upright.......Squeeze trigger while holding the extinguisher upright. SS......Sweep the extinguisher from side to side, covering the ......Sweep the extinguisher from side to side, covering the

area of the fire with the extinguishing agent.area of the fire with the extinguishing agent.

Call 911

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Robbery, Bomb ScaresRobbery, Bomb Scares

It can happen at any place, and any time.It can happen at any place, and any time. Have a plan of action: (robbery)Have a plan of action: (robbery)

You are not replaceable, give them the cash. You are not replaceable, give them the cash. Reassure the robber that they will cooperate in every way.Reassure the robber that they will cooperate in every way. Stay as calm as possible.Stay as calm as possible. Spend time making mental notes on the criminal's build, Spend time making mental notes on the criminal's build,

hair color, complexion, voice, what he or she is wearing, hair color, complexion, voice, what he or she is wearing, and anything that would make it possible to identify him or and anything that would make it possible to identify him or her. her.

Bomb Scare.Bomb Scare. Call policeCall police Get out.Get out.

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Angry/threatening Angry/threatening CustomersCustomers

1. At the beginning of the interaction, 1. At the beginning of the interaction, listen. Don't talklisten. Don't talk. .

2. 2. Don't come to any quick conclusions. Wait until you have the customer's entireDon't come to any quick conclusions. Wait until you have the customer's entire story, so they feel you've heard them out in full. story, so they feel you've heard them out in full.

3. 3. To prove you were listening closely, paraphrase the customer's statements. To prove you were listening closely, paraphrase the customer's statements. 4. 4. concentrate on the customer's message instead of their anger. concentrate on the customer's message instead of their anger.

5.5. Remember that your objective is to show the customer you want to help. Remember that your objective is to show the customer you want to help. 6. 6. If you come to an agreement indicating that the customer is wrong, try to avoid If you come to an agreement indicating that the customer is wrong, try to avoid making the situation embarrassing for her. making the situation embarrassing for her. 7.7. Above all, always, always, always apologize, even if you know you did nothing Above all, always, always, always apologize, even if you know you did nothing

wrong. wrong.

Always do your best to avoid turning a minor disagreement into a major Always do your best to avoid turning a minor disagreement into a major argument. If the customer comes in angry, do what you can to make sure he argument. If the customer comes in angry, do what you can to make sure he leaves placated. leaves placated.

Instead of this

Focus on this

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HOW and to WHOM DO HOW and to WHOM DO YOU REPORT AN INJURYYOU REPORT AN INJURY

1. Follow established safety rules .1. Follow established safety rules . 2. Report unsafe conditions or actions to your 2. Report unsafe conditions or actions to your

supervisor, as soon as you become aware supervisor, as soon as you become aware

of them.of them. 3. Report all injuries to your supervisor 3. Report all injuries to your supervisor

promptly regardless of the severity of injury.promptly regardless of the severity of injury. 4. Report all-near-miss accidents to your 4. Report all-near-miss accidents to your

supervisor promptly.supervisor promptly.If this happens,Do the right thing.

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HOW and to WHOM DO HOW and to WHOM DO YOU REPORT AN INJURYYOU REPORT AN INJURY

5. Always use equipment in good working 5. Always use equipment in good working

condition.condition. 6. Encourage co-workers by your words and 6. Encourage co-workers by your words and

behavior to use safe work practices on the behavior to use safe work practices on the

job.job. 8. Make suggestions to your supervisor about 8. Make suggestions to your supervisor about

changes to work practices or equipment that changes to work practices or equipment that

you believe will improve employee safety.you believe will improve employee safety.

See this?Against the law!

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Post TestPost Test

1. Uniforms are not necessary when working in 1. Uniforms are not necessary when working in a salon. a salon. T FT F 2. The P in the acronym for 2. The P in the acronym for extinguishers means pass out. extinguishers means pass out. T FT F 3. In an emergency situation a plan is not 3. In an emergency situation a plan is not necessary. necessary. T FT F 4. Protection of the client is our primary 4. Protection of the client is our primary concern.concern. T FT F5. If you become a victim of a robbery, give them the 5. If you become a victim of a robbery, give them the cash. cash. T F T F

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Post TestPost Test

6. When dealing with a angry customer6. When dealing with a angry customer listen, don’t talk.listen, don’t talk. T FT F 7. Apologize even if you did nothing 7. Apologize even if you did nothing wrong.wrong. T FT F 8. Near miss accidents do not need8. Near miss accidents do not need reporting. reporting. T FT F 9. Fire extinguishers need to be out of 9. Fire extinguishers need to be out of site.site. T FT F 10. We need to know infectious diseases10. We need to know infectious diseases

T FT F

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Pre-Test answersPre-Test answers

5 True/False Questions5 True/False Questions1. To protect yourself you may wear False1. To protect yourself you may wear False

jeans and a sweatshirt.jeans and a sweatshirt.2. You must let someone else check the False 2. You must let someone else check the False equipment daily.equipment daily.3. Safety is the first consideration 3. Safety is the first consideration True True4. Fire extinguishers should be in a 4. Fire extinguishers should be in a True True visible location.visible location.5. Infectious diseases will not harm 5. Infectious diseases will not harm False False cosmetologistscosmetologists

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Post test answersPost test answers

1. Uniforms are not necessary when working in 1. Uniforms are not necessary when working in a salon. a salon. False False 2. The P in the acronym for 2. The P in the acronym for extinguishers means pass out. extinguishers means pass out. False False 3. In an emergency situation a plan is not 3. In an emergency situation a plan is not necessary. necessary. FalseFalse 4. Protection of the client is our primary 4. Protection of the client is our primary concern.concern. True True5. If you become a victim of a robbery, give them the 5. If you become a victim of a robbery, give them the cash. cash. TrueTrue

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Post test answersPost test answers

6. When dealing with a angry customer6. When dealing with a angry customer listen, don’t talk.listen, don’t talk. TrueTrue 7. Apologize even if you did nothing 7. Apologize even if you did nothing wrong.wrong. TrueTrue 8. Near miss accidents do not need8. Near miss accidents do not need reporting. reporting. False False 9. Fire extinguishers need to be out of 9. Fire extinguishers need to be out of site.site. False False 10. We need to know infectious diseases10. We need to know infectious diseases

TrueTrue

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Safety Web ResourcesSafety Web Resources

Smithfam, Internet marketing supportSmithfam, Internet marketing support www.smithfam.com/news/may02c.htmlwww.smithfam.com/news/may02c.html

Work smarter, Not harderWork smarter, Not harder www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh_publications/cwww.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh_publications/c

osmpost.pdfosmpost.pdf History of razorsHistory of razors

inventors.about.com/library/inventors/inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blrazor.htmblrazor.htm