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Manage Significant Safety Threats in Beauty & Hairdressing Salons

Manage Significant Safety Threats in Beauty & Hairdressing Salons

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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Welcome to the Manage Significant Safety Threats in Beauty & Hairdressing Salons course. This in-depth program is designed to help you identify, assess and control the serious safety risks that can affect both customers and workers in salon environments, where sharp tools, heat, chemicals, water, electricity and close physical contact are part of everyday work. You will explore how to move beyond a basic focus on appearance and customer service to a comprehensive, risk-based approach that prevents incidents, protects health and safety, and meets legal and professional obligations.

Safety management in beauty and hairdressing salons starts with understanding the key categories of serious safety threats and the legal duty-of-care owed to both customers and staff. This course begins by explaining the main types of hazards in salon environments, outlines the work health and safety obligations of owners, managers and workers, and clarifies how responsibilities are shared. It introduces the practical use of risk assessment, safe work procedures and consultation processes to control salon risks, and shows how clear roles in hazard identification, reporting and incident response form the foundation of an effective safety culture.

Slips, trips and falls are among the most common causes of customer injury in salons, often occurring in busy, cluttered or wet areas. This section examines how wet or slippery floors from hair washing, product spills, drink spills or mopping create fall risks, how loose hair on hard floors can act like ball bearings underfoot, and how bags, cords, stools and equipment left in walkways expose customers to avoidable hazards. It also explores the impact of uneven flooring, loose mats, raised thresholds and poorly lit steps or corridors, and considers practical strategies to keep access ways around chairs, reception and treatment areas clear, visible and well maintained.

Cutting, filing, shaving and exfoliating are core salon activities but can cause harm if not carefully controlled. This section focuses on customer safety threats involving cuts and abrasions, including cuts from scissors, razors, clippers and blades during haircuts or shaving, and skin nicks from cuticle tools, nail files and buffers during manicure and pedicure services. It also considers how aggressive exfoliation treatments or over-filing nails can damage the skin surface, increase infection risk and undermine client trust, and emphasises the importance of technique, tool condition, positioning and client communication in preventing these injuries.

Heat and hot tools are essential for styling and many beauty services but pose serious burn risks when misused. This section explores customer safety threats from burns and heat, including burns to the scalp, ears, neck and skin from hot straighteners, curling irons and tongs, and scalp or skin burns from hair dryers or hood dryers held too close or for too long. It examines burn risks from waxing services, such as overheated wax or wax contacting sensitive areas, and scalds from overly hot water at basins during hair washing, and highlights safe temperature control, testing procedures and supervision as critical controls.

Chemical products are used extensively in salons and can cause irritation, burns and respiratory discomfort if not managed correctly. This section examines customer safety threats from chemical irritation, including irritation or chemical burns to scalp and skin from hair dyes, bleaches and perms, and eye irritation or burns from splashes of hair colour, bleach, perm solution, relaxers or acetone. It explores skin reactions to nail products such as acrylic monomers, primers, gels and adhesives, sensitivity to aerosols like hair sprays, dry shampoos, deodorants and disinfectant sprays, and respiratory irritation from strong-smelling products including keratin treatments, solvents and nail liquids, linking these risks to practical controls such as patch testing, ventilation and careful product handling.

Some clients have underlying allergies or sensitivities that can escalate into serious reactions if not identified and managed. This section focuses on customer safety threats from allergies and anaphylaxis, including allergic contact dermatitis or eczema triggered by hair colour, henna, dyes, latex or adhesives. It examines allergic reactions to skincare products used in facials, peels, masks, serums and massage, and reactions to nail products such as acrylics, gels, resins and glues on skin or nail beds. The section also addresses the small but serious risk of anaphylaxis in highly sensitive clients if allergy history is not properly screened and documented, and stresses the importance of thorough consultation, testing and emergency readiness.

Infection control and hygiene are critical to preventing the spread of fungal, bacterial and viral infections in salons where tools and surfaces contact multiple clients. This section examines customer safety threats related to infection and hygiene, including transmission of fungal infections, warts or skin infections via inadequately cleaned tools, combs, brushes or foot spas. It explores bacterial infections arising from reused or poorly disinfected manicure and pedicure instruments, follicle or skin infections from waxing, shaving or extractions without proper hygiene, and eye infections from shared or poorly cleaned makeup, brushes or lash tools, emphasising the necessity of robust cleaning, disinfection and single-use practices.

Beyond obvious physical hazards, salon services can affect customer posture, comfort and overall experience of the environment. This section explores safety threats related to posture, comfort and environmental conditions, including neck and back strain from prolonged time at backwash basins or in poorly adjusted chairs, dizziness or discomfort when tilting the head back for long periods, and circulation issues or leg discomfort when sitting for extended treatments without movement. It also considers headaches or nausea from strong odours associated with hair colour, nail products, sprays and cleaning chemicals, discomfort from high noise levels in busy salons, and temperature discomfort from hot blow-drying or poorly controlled heating and air conditioning, highlighting the link between comfort, safety and customer wellbeing.

Workers in beauty and hairdressing salons are exposed daily to the same slip, trip and fall hazards faced by customers, often at higher frequency and intensity. This section examines worker safety threats from slips, trips and falls, including wet, oily or product-contaminated floors from shampoos, conditioners, oils, sprays and mopping, loose hair creating slip hazards, and cords from hairdryers, clippers, straighteners and other tools crossing walkways. It also looks at cluttered work areas with stools, trolleys and product boxes obstructing movement, and outlines how good housekeeping, cable management and layout design can significantly reduce injury risk.

Manual handling and repetitive strain are major contributors to work-related injury in salons, where staff stand for long periods and perform intricate, repetitive tasks. This section focuses on worker safety threats from manual handling and strain, including prolonged standing on hard floors causing foot, leg and lower-back pain, awkward postures when bending over clients at basins or leaning forward during treatments, and repetitive arm and hand movements during cutting, blow-drying, brushing, colouring and nail work. It also examines the strain of holding arms at or above shoulder height for prolonged styling, and the risks of moving heavy equipment, furniture, product boxes and water-filled foot spas, linking these hazards to ergonomic design, micro-breaks, task rotation and safe lifting techniques.

Sharp tools are central to professional salon work but can quickly cause injury if handled carelessly or in rushed conditions. This section examines worker safety threats from cuts and sharps, including cuts to fingers or hands from scissors, razors, clippers and blades, and nicks and punctures from cuticle tools, nail files, needles used in some cosmetic services and other sharp devices. It also addresses lacerations from broken glass, mirrors, bottles or jars, and reinforces the importance of safe handling, storage, disposal and housekeeping practices to minimise sharps-related injuries.

Working with hot tools, waxes, water and heated equipment exposes salon staff to burns and heat-related risks throughout the day. This section explores worker safety threats from burns and heat exposure, including burns to hands and arms from hot styling tools and dryers, contact burns from hot wax pots, wax drips and hot or warm towels, and scalds from hot water at basins. It also considers heat stress and fatigue from working around multiple hairdryers and heat sources in poorly ventilated salons, and highlights controls such as tool stands, temperature checks, protective equipment and improved ventilation.

Chemical exposure is a significant occupational hazard in salons, where staff handle dyes, bleaches, solvents and disinfectants repeatedly over time. This section examines worker safety threats from chemical and product exposure, including frequent contact with hair dyes, bleaches, perm and relaxer solutions and toners that can cause skin irritation or chemical burns, and exposure to vapours from keratin or smoothing treatments, straightening products and strong solvents. It explores the effects of regular handling of nail products such as acrylic monomers, gels, primers, removers, acetone and alcohols, and the use of cleaning and disinfecting products that can cause dermatitis, eye irritation or breathing discomfort. The section also addresses aerosol exposure from hairsprays, deodorants, dry shampoos, perfumes and disinfectant sprays in confined spaces, and considers the potential long-term respiratory and skin impacts if chemical controls are inadequate.

In addition to chemical exposure, salon workers face allergic and infection risks linked to frequent wet work, close contact with clients and shared equipment. This section explores worker safety threats from allergic and infection risks, including occupational contact dermatitis on hands and forearms from repeated immersion in water, shampoos and chemicals, and allergic reactions to hair dyes, latex gloves, fragrances, preservatives and nail products. It considers worsening of asthma or respiratory conditions due to ongoing exposure to sprays and vapours, contact with blood or body fluids from small client cuts during shaving, manicures, pedicures or waxing, and infection risks if sharps or tools contaminated with blood are not handled and cleaned correctly. The section also highlights the potential for fungal or bacterial contamination in foot spas, basins and tools if cleaning protocols are inadequate, and the increased exposure to respiratory infections from close face-to-face work.

Electrical equipment, mechanical devices and flammable products are integral to salon operations but can introduce significant fire and equipment-related risks. This section examines worker safety threats involving electrical, equipment and fire hazards, including faulty electrical tools such as dryers, clippers, straighteners and sterilising units causing electric shock or burns, and overloaded power boards or damaged cords increasing fire and shock risk. It explores equipment malfunctions in chairs, beds, trolleys and wax heaters that can cause pinching, jarring or minor crush injuries, and the fire risks associated with flammable products used near heat sources or open flames, accumulation of hairspray and product residues, and electrical equipment overheating in cramped or poorly ventilated areas.

Finally, the demands of salon work can place significant psychosocial and fatigue-related pressures on staff, affecting both wellbeing and safety performance. This section explores worker safety threats related to psychosocial and fatigue factors, including high work pace and back-to-back appointments leading to fatigue and reduced attention to safe technique, and long hours, weekend work and late nights contributing to physical and mental exhaustion. It considers the impact of customer aggression, rudeness or unrealistic expectations on stress and anxiety, and the pressure to “fit in another client” or rush services, which increases the likelihood of errors, cuts, burns and chemical incidents. The section emphasises the role of staffing levels, scheduling, communication and supportive leadership in managing these risks.

By the end of this course, you will be able to identify and categorise significant safety threats for both customers and workers in beauty and hairdressing salons, assess how these risks arise in day-to-day services, and apply legal and best-practice principles to control them. You will understand the full spectrum of physical, chemical, biological, environmental and psychosocial hazards, and be equipped to use risk assessment, safe work procedures, training, consultation and incident review to strengthen safety performance. Most importantly, you will be prepared to lead and support a proactive safety culture in salon environments that protects people, complies with WHS obligations and underpins a professional, sustainable business.

Each section is complemented with examples to illustrate the concepts and techniques discussed.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this course, you will be able to understand the following topics:

1. Introduction to Safety Threats in Beauty and Hairdressing Salons

  • Key categories of serious safety threats in beauty and hairdressing environments
  • Legal WHS and duty-of-care obligations to protect customers and workers
  • Roles of owners, managers and staff in hazard identification and incident response
  • Use of risk assessment, safe work procedures and consultation to control salon risks

2. Customer Safety Threats – Slips, Trips and Falls

  • Wet or slippery floors from hair washing, product spills, mopping or drink spills
  • Loose hair on hard floors creating a sliding surface
  • Bags, cords, stools and equipment left in walkways around chairs and at reception
  • Uneven flooring, loose mats, raised thresholds and poorly lit steps or corridors

3. Customer Safety Threats – Cuts and Abrasions

  • Cuts from scissors, razors, clippers and blades during haircuts or shaving
  • Skin nicks from cuticle tools, nail files and buffers in manicure/pedicure services
  • Abrasions from over-filing nails or aggressive exfoliation treatments

4. Customer Safety Threats – Burns and Heat

  • Burns to scalp, ears, neck or skin from hot straighteners, curling irons and tongs
  • Scalp or skin burns from overheated hair dryers or hood dryers held too close or too long
  • Burns from hot wax during waxing services or from wax contacting sensitive areas
  • Scalds from overly hot water at basins during hair washing

5. Customer Safety Threats – Chemical Irritation

  • Irritation or chemical burns to scalp and skin from hair dyes, bleaches and perms
  • Eye irritation or burns from splashes of hair colour, bleach, perm solution, relaxers or acetone
  • Skin reactions to nail products
  • Sensitivity to aerosols
  • Respiratory irritation from strong-smelling products

6. Customer Safety Threats – Allergies and Anaphylaxis

  • Allergic contact dermatitis or eczema from hair colour, henna, dyes, latex or adhesives
  • Allergic reactions to skincare products used in facials, peels, masks, serums and massage
  • Reactions to nail products on skin or nail beds
  • Potential anaphylaxis in highly sensitive clients if serious allergy history is not identified

7. Customer Safety Threats – Infection and Hygiene

  • Transmission of fungal infections, warts or skin infections via inadequately cleaned tools, combs, brushes or foot spas
  • Bacterial infections from reused or poorly disinfected manicure/pedicure instruments
  • Follicle or skin infections from waxing, shaving or extractions without proper hygiene
  • Eye infections from shared or poorly cleaned makeup, brushes or lash tools

8. Customer Safety Threats – Posture, Comfort and Environment

  • Neck and back strain from prolonged time at backwash basins or in poorly adjusted chairs
  • Dizziness or discomfort when tilting head back for long periods
  • Circulation issues or leg discomfort when sitting for long treatments without movement
  • Headaches or nausea from strong odours
  • Discomfort from high noise levels in busy salons
  • Temperature discomfort from hot blow-drying or poorly controlled heating/air conditioning

9. Worker Safety Threats – Slips, Trips and Falls

  • Wet, oily or product-contaminated floors from shampoos, conditioners, oils, sprays and mopping
  • Loose hair creating slip hazards on smooth floors
  • Cords from hairdryers, clippers, straighteners and other tools crossing walkways
  • Cluttered work areas with stools, trolleys and product boxes obstructing movement

10. Worker Safety Threats – Manual Handling and Strain

  • Prolonged standing on hard floors causing foot, leg and lower-back pain
  • Awkward postures when bending over clients at basins or leaning forward during treatments
  • Repetitive arm and hand movements when cutting, blow-drying, brushing, colouring or performing nail work
  • Holding arms at or above shoulder height for extended periods when styling hair
  • Moving heavy equipment, furniture, product boxes and water-filled foot spas

11. Worker Safety Threats – Cuts and Sharps

  • Cuts to fingers or hands from scissors, razors, clippers and blades
  • Nicks and punctures from cuticle tools, nail files, needles and other sharp devices
  • Lacerations from broken glass, mirrors, bottles or jars

12. Worker Safety Threats – Burns and Heat Exposure

  • Burns to hands and arms from hot styling tools and dryers
  • Contact burns from hot wax pots, wax drips and warm or hot towels
  • Scalds from hot water at basins
  • Heat stress and fatigue from working around multiple hair dryers and heat sources in poorly ventilated salons

13. Worker Safety Threats – Chemical and Product Exposure

  • Frequent contact with hair dyes, bleaches, perm/relaxer solutions and toners causing skin irritation or chemical burns
  • Exposure to vapours from keratin/smoothing treatments, straightening products and strong solvents
  • Regular handling of nail products leading to skin and respiratory irritation or sensitisation
  • Use of cleaning and disinfecting products causing dermatitis, eye irritation or breathing discomfort
  • Aerosol exposure from hairsprays, deodorants, dry shampoos, perfumes and disinfectant sprays in confined spaces
  • Long-term chemical exposure increasing risk of respiratory conditions or chronic skin problems if controls are poor

14. Worker Safety Threats – Allergic and Infection Risks

  • Occupational contact dermatitis on hands and forearms from repeated immersion in water, shampoos and chemicals
  • Allergic reactions to hair dyes, latex gloves, fragrances, preservatives and nail products
  • Worsening of asthma or respiratory conditions from ongoing exposure to sprays and vapours
  • Contact with blood or body fluids from small client cuts during shaving, manicures, pedicures or waxing
  • Infection risk if sharps or tools contaminated with blood are not handled and cleaned correctly
  • Fungal or bacterial contamination in foot spas, basins and tools if cleaning protocols are inadequate
  • Close face-to-face contact increasing exposure to respiratory infections

15. Worker Safety Threats – Electrical, Equipment and Fire

  • Faulty electrical tools causing electric shock or burns
  • Overloaded power boards or damaged cords increasing fire and shock risk
  • Equipment malfunctions causing pinching, jarring or minor crush injuries
  • Flammable products used near heat sources or open flames
  • Accumulation of hairspray and product residues increasing fire load
  • Electrical equipment overheating in cramped or poorly ventilated areas

16. Worker Safety Threats – Psychosocial and Fatigue Factors

  • High pace of work and back-to-back appointments leading to fatigue and reduced attention to safe technique
  • Long hours, weekend work and late nights contributing to physical and mental fatigue
  • Customer aggression, rudeness or unrealistic expectations causing stress and anxiety
  • Pressure to “fit in another client” or rush services, increasing the likelihood of errors, cuts, burns or chemical incidents

COURSE DURATION:

The typical duration of this course is approximately 3-4 hours to complete. Your enrolment is Valid for 12 Months. Start anytime and study at your own pace.

ASSESSMENT:

A simple 10-question true or false quiz with Unlimited Submission Attempts.

CERTIFICATION:

Upon course completion, you will receive a customised digital “Certificate of Completion”.