Safety in the Hairstyling Classroom

1. Safety in the Hairstyling Classroom TXJ2O1, TXJ 3E1, TXJ 4E2

2. Decontamination • There are 3 levels of decontamination: • Sterilization – Autoclave • Disinfection – Barbicide • Sanitation – Washing your hands

3. Disinfection • The most effective form of decontamination in the salon is disinfection. • Disinfectants such as barbicide are used to keep all tools and equipment clean. • Stations and chairs must be disinfected as well.

4. Stylist Safety • Stylist should always wash their hands before working on a client. • Stylist should always wear smocks to keep chemicals, haircolourand hair off of their clothing. • Stylist must wear closed toe shoes when working with chemicals and all haircutting tools. • When mixing chemicals such as disinfectants, haircolour and permanent waving solutions stylist must wear gloves and safety goggles.

5. Client Safety • Stylist must drape all clients properly for each service. • Shampoo – towel and shampoo cape • Colour/perm – plastic bag, towel, cape

6. Safety Procedure – General Housekeeping • Everything has a proper storage location • If you don’t know where it is, please ask. • Things to report to teacher • If it is broken, report it. • If it doesn’t work, report it. • If it is broken or doesn’t work don’t use it. • Dirt, dust, debris are harmful to your safety and health. Always tidy up after yourself. • If you spill or drop fluid, clean it. • Never mix chemicals without proper training.

7. Safety Procedures – Mixing Chemicals • Read WHMIS/MSDS for identified products to be used. • Following manufacture’s directions, perform a patch test on the client 24 hours prior to service. • Only mix in a glass or plastic container, never metal. • Ensure client is draped properly. • Read instructions provided before beginning application. • Wear safety glasses and disposable gloves when mixing. • Discard unused portion of chemicals. • Do not add products to the lotion or neutralizer unless specified by the manufacturer.

8. Safety Procedures – Permanent Waves • Wear personal protective equipment. • Do not continue a service if a client has contagions or lesions in the scalp. • Once the perm rods are in place, protect the clients skin by applying a protective barrier cream around the hairline. • Wrap cotton around hairline. • Cover clients eyes with a clean towel. • After lotion is applied, replace the cotton with fresh cotton. • Process according to directions. • Never leave your client unattended during a chemical process. • Discard excess solution.

9. Safety Procedures – Hair Colour • Wear personal protective equipment. • Complete a strand test prior to day or application. Determines timing. • Do not apply colour if abrasions are present on the scalp. • Protect skin around hairline with barrier cream. • Do not allow haircolour to get into clients eyes. • Do not overlap a tint retouch. • Follow manufacturers’ instructions. • Rinse colour out of hair completely. • Discard excess chemicals.

10. Safety Procedures – Scissors and other Haircutting Tools • Wear personal protective equipment. (closed toe shoes) • Disinfect all equipment before use. • If equipment is dropped on the floor, repeat disinfection. • Hold scissors according to teacher instructions. • Never use a razor without a guard. • Never point scissors toward client. • When cutting, always know where the point of the scissors are prior to closing the blades. • Ensure hands are dry prior to using the scissors. • Sweep floor immediately after you finish cutting to prevent falls. • Never run with scissors in your hand.

11. Student Responsibilities Conduct: Students must: • Comply with school board safety and health policies and regulations. • Follow all classroom and equipment safety rules and procedures. • Demonstrate to the satisfactions of the teacher all procedures and techniques related to safety. • Practice safe work procedures. • Report all unsafe conditions, equipment, practices and injuries to the teacher. • Report all unsafe behaviour of others to the teacher • Use safety equipment, machine guards, tools, and equipment as they were designed. • Inform the teachers of medical conditions, medication or other limitations which may affect the safety and well-being of themselves and others so that modifications can be made. • Not use equipment or attempt routines if untrained, unsure or unsupervised. • Clean machines, waste and spills as created as to avoid slip hazards. • Students are responsible for learning the locations and use of: • Fire extinguishers • Fire blankets • Eyewash stations • First aid boxes • Emergency stop buttons • Fire exit procedures

12. Student Responsibilities Dress: Students must: - Use appropriate personal protective equipment for each activity. - Remove or contain loose clothing, rings, wrist watches and jewellery in situations involving rotating equipment such as rotating shafts, spindles, gears and belts. - Contain long hair (ex: in a net or safety cap) in situations involving open flames or rotating equipment. Hygiene: Students must: - Protect any cuts or open wounds with dressings or appropriate gloves. - Not eat or drink in the lab. - Not apply cosmetics in work areas. - Clean hands and clothing before eating, drinking, applying makeup or other personal hygiene.

13. Safety Procedures – Manicures and Pedicures • Wear personal protective equipment. • Ensure client does not have infection of nail or nail bed. • Do not perform procedures if you have a contagious disease or infected hand. • All equipment must be new or disinfected. • Ensure there is enough floor space around your work station. • Disinfect table and check stools and chairs for defaults. • Make sure sharp implements are in a safe place. • Use clean dry towels only. • If using cuticle nippers, be careful not to cut the client. If you do, use antiseptic solution on the client. • Discard all disposable materials. • Disinfect all equipment when finished using them. • Return all products and clean implements to safe storage.

14. Safety Procedures – Thermal Styling Tools • Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment, PPE, as directed at all times. • Never work on a client you may suspect has a parasitic infection. • Never work on a client if you have parasitic infection. • Wash your hands prior to beginning each client service and after. • Ensure the floor around your work area is dry and free of debris. • Only use electrical equipment that has been CSA approved. • Do not use equipment that has frayed cords. • Check the condition of electrical cords on equipment. Report all problems to your instructor immediately. Replace worn or damaged cords. • Check temperature of irons, do not over heat. • When using a hot iron, do not use metal implements. • Ensure hair is completely dry before using a hot iron. • Protect the clients scalp with a comb while using curling iron. • Never allow the curling iron to touch the clients scalp. • Replace all equipment in the equipment holder when you are not using it or on a protective towel. Do not lay hot irons or dryers on the counter.

15. Safety Procedures - Drying • Wear personal protective equipment. • Never work on a client that you suspect has a parasitic infection. • Wash hands prior to service. • Ensure work area and floor is clean before service. • Only use equipment that is CSA approved. • Do not use equipment that has frayed cords. Check conditions of all equipment. • Report problems to the teacher. • When using a dryer do not u se metal implements. • When using a dryer make sure you are moving it around at all times to prevent burning the scalp. • Check the dryer vents for lent and dust. • Return dryer to proper storage.

16. Safety Procedures - Facials • Wear personal protective equipment. • Keep fingernails short and smooth to avoid scratching a client. • Use a sanitized headband or hair clip on a client during the procedure. • Launder all linens that touch the client after each use. • Only use brushes and implements that have been properly sanitized and disinfected after each use. • Use a disposable spatula to remove product from its container. • Eyeliner and lip liner pencils must be re-sharpened after each client and cleaned properly at the end of each day. • Use and antiseptic on tweezed areas of the brow and face to avoid infection. • Sanitize station and implements thoroughly after use and return products and implements to their designated areas.