Hairdressing has always been an important part of Erik Lander's life. Back in the mid-seventies, his parents opened a small hairdressing business in Corby, Northants. Today, the salon remains very much a family concern. Running a busy unisex salon with ten employees, however, involves much more than cutting, styling or coloring hair. There are key safety issues to consider too. Hairdressing products can carry risks of eye or skin irritation for both staff and customers. And even something as commonplace as shampooing carries risks for everyone in the salon. "Water, through the wash basins, is a major area of risk - people might slip on wet floors" explains Erik. Some products also contain chemicals causing skin irritation and allergic reaction. "And with wet work -- when staff are constantly shampooing 20-30 times a day - there's a risk of occupational dermatitis, a major issue in our industry."

Discuss the process you would take if asked to evaluate that saloon owner has implemented sufficient risk management processes.

Outline any five (5) items you may include in the scope of risk identification and analysis?

Outline what research for risk management may include? Mention any five (5) items.

Explain in 150-200 words, the hazard controls in the hierarchy of control and why the hierarchy of control is used.

How do action plans for managing risk assist in the implementation and evaluation of risk treatments?

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Process for Evaluating Risk Management Processes for the Salon Owner 1 Review Documentation Begin by reviewing the salon owners existing documentation related to risk management including safety polic... View the full answer