INTRODUCTION
The main hazards found in hairdressing/beauty salons include the use of chemicals, dermatitis, the transmission of infectious diseases (such as HIV and Hepatitis B), the safety of electrical equipment and the use of U/V Tanning Equipment.
USE OF HAIRDRESSING FORMULATIONS
All cosmetic products used in salons must comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulations 1978, which are enforced by Trading Standards Officers of the County Council.
General Health and Safety advice for the use of such products is as follows:
Follow instructions carefully.
•Never mix products unless recommended by the manufacturers.
•Keep original containers and ensure all containers are properly labelled.
•Good standards of ‘housekeeping’ and personal hygiene.
•Use of protective clothing where appropriate.
•Don’t use on clients with abrasions or irritated scalps.
•Store in a dry place, at or below room temperature.
•Keep away from naked flames (especially aerosols).
•Proper disposal of unused mixtures & empty containers.
•Containers to be sealed when not in use.
Proprietors should give consideration to a No Smoking Policy.
Some hairdressing products contain substances which are hazardous to health and which have an Occupational Exposure Limit. The concentration of airborne substances will vary with the salon size, ventilation, customer flow, the degree to which product instructions are followed and the level of staff training. In a well run, well-ventilated salon, levels of such substances will probably not exceed Occupational Exposure Limits.
DERMATITIS
Recent studies have demonstrated that hand dermatitis and skin care problems are important occupational health issues in hairdressing.
Irritant dermatitis occurs when a substance physically damages the skin. Shampooing can set this off because frequent contact removes the protective oils, thus drying the skin. Fortunately, the effects can be reversible by taking suitable precautions, such as the wearing of gloves.
Allergic contact dermatitis is more serious and is irreversible. It occurs when a person has been exposed to a sensitising agent, possibly over a long period of time before any reaction is noticed. Sensitising agents include some of the chemicals used in hair preparations. Once sensitised, the allergic reaction occurs extremely quickly when exposed to the substance subsequently. To avoid contact with sensitising agents it is therefore again important to use gloves and to follow product instructions carefully.
SKIN PIERCING
Beauty salons may offer electrolysis or ear piercing, both of which require registration with the local authority under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 and, if appropriate, compliance with byelaws made under the Act. Health and safety considerations are dealt with in more depth in the Skin Piercing element of this manual. In summary, the main requirements are to use suitable equipment, to follow recommended methods, to have good standards of personal and environmental hygiene, to have well-trained operators and to keep records of all skin piercing treatments.
WAXING
Hot and warm wax may be used for depilation but it should never be filtered and reused. A disposable spatula should be used to apply the wax to the skin and then discarded. Spatulas should not be put back in the pot of wax once they have been in contact with the skin. There are propriety systems for waxing that remove the risk of contamination of the wax. Good personal hygiene should be observed at all times.
HAIRDRESSING
Solid open razors should not be used, except those with disposable blades. Electric razors should be avoided unless adequate cleansing and sterilisation can be ensured. Clippers, when used, should be properly aligned with the bottom blade in front of the top blade by approx 1/16".
Equipment should be regularly cleansed and sterilised as necessary, e.g. if a client’s skin has been cut.
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Advice on the safety of electrical equipment is contained elsewhere in this manual. The range, number and 'portability' of electrical equipment used in salons, together with their proximity to water, make for potentially hazardous situations.
In summary, appropriate precautions would include establishing an electrical equipment register and test/checking system, visual checks by staff, protective devices (including a residual current device fitted to circuits to which portable hand tools are connected) and earth bonding of pipework.
ULTRA VIOLET TANNING EQUIPMENT
In summary, precautions would include the safe construction, installation and maintenance of the equipment, ensuring safe working practices so as to limit client exposure and suitable training of staff. Further details can be found in the Radiation element of this manual.
SLIP AND TRIP HAZARDS
These may arise from trailing cables, loose hair or liquid spillage. They require either prevention in the first place (trailing cables) or prompt attention should they arise during working.
SPACE HEATING
Any space heaters used should be suitably located and guarded - bear in mind children and clients’ clothing.
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January 29, 2010
December 23, 2009
How to Meet Men
Men are from Mars and women are from Venus.
This line is most widely used to highlight the differences between the two sexes. However, I would rather use it to reinstate the fact that men and women complement each other and it is only when these two halves of the (human) world meet that they can experience the complete joy of life. So as you sit wondering how to meet men, do not fret or feel embarrassed. There are large number of women on this planet who are on the same boat as you are. In fact, it's not just women who wonder how to meet men, there are a large number of men out there trying to figure out how to meet girls.
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Where to Meet Men?
The question how to meet men is often accompanied by this other question, 'where to meet men?' Well, if you are one such woman asking yourself this question, then you definitely need to know how to meet new people at the earliest. I say so because there are men everywhere. Rather let me put it this way - there is no land on this earth where men are prohibited from treading on. From schools and colleges, from neighborhood to our offices, we work with men. We meet them all the time. But if you are looking for places to meet men, then it obviously means that you have missed all your chances of meeting men that fate had thrown your way. Never mind, where there is a will, there are options as well.
If you are at this stage that you want to know where to meet men, then it means that you want to know about places where men are in the frame of mind to meet women. The first place that springs to your mind must be bars and pubs. Yes, guys here are most open to meet new people but one must also be careful about picking on the right kind of man at these places. Gyms and fitness centers are another popular places to meet new people. However if you ask me, I think that there isn't any better place than a wedding to meet the most eligible bachelors. But these events are not as frequent as you would want them to be. Hence to better your chances, join some class. A dance class like salsa would be your best bet when you are trying to meet men.
Know What Men Want
More than the places what is important for those women who wonder how to meet men is to know what men look for in women. This again depends upon the type of man you are looking for. If it is just an eye candy that you want for a boyfriend, then dressing up well is all you require. But I was just wondering if we women could have better sense and go for those men who would be able to see through how we look and what we wear and appreciate the person we are. For such men, one needs a lot more than just looking cute. In fact, for some men a confident and intelligent woman is more of a turn on than one who is the woman of the evening but can't sustain a short but interesting conversation with him.
Options to Meet Men
All said and done about where to meet men and what attributes are required to get one interested in you. Now comes the part about what steps to take that would increase your chances of meeting men. Here are some options you can consider:
Go Online: Those who are wondering how to meet men, online options for the purpose are galore. You are not the only one suffering from the pangs of loneliness. There are hordes of souls looking for their soul mate and the cyberspace provides respite in the form of dating and matchmaking sites. More on dating tips.
Call on Friends: If you are not too comfortable with the anonymous prospects springing out from the cyberspace, then call your friends and relatives. Tell them that you are ready to meet men. Call friends over the weekends and ask them to bring a friend who is also open for new relationships.
Break the Ice: Be it a party at your home or a night out with friends and friends' friends, remember that gone are the days when the demure girl was the one that took the heart of the most eligible guy. This is the 21st century and men appreciate confident girls who can make the first move.
Give Him the Opportunity: If you have broken the ice with this cute looking guy who makes your heart flutter every time you see him, then give him the chance to exhibit the sure signs that he likes you. If you all are dining together and you have an inkling that he likes you, linger on for a little while, till you are sure that he would be sitting right next to you. Let him pull out the chair if he wants to, give him the chance to ask you out if he intends to. In case he doesn't take the step, you should better know how to ask this guy out.
For all you young girls who want to know how to meet men in college, borrow books and notes from this guy you like. Is he a mathematics geek? Pretend that the numbers and symbols of the subject look Greek to you and ask if he could help you with a particular chapter. For those women who have suffered in abusive relationships and have separated from their husbands, it is all the more important to know how to meet men after a divorce. Not only does it take one's mind off the traumatic episode of divorce, but if one meets the right kind of guy, it also gives everyday a new meaning.
Well, this was pretty much about how to meet men from me, although the area is far wider than the scope of just one article. However, it is important for every woman to understand that more than the place or the tactic, it is the attitude that would help you to meet the right kind of guy.} Read More..
This line is most widely used to highlight the differences between the two sexes. However, I would rather use it to reinstate the fact that men and women complement each other and it is only when these two halves of the (human) world meet that they can experience the complete joy of life. So as you sit wondering how to meet men, do not fret or feel embarrassed. There are large number of women on this planet who are on the same boat as you are. In fact, it's not just women who wonder how to meet men, there are a large number of men out there trying to figure out how to meet girls.
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Where to Meet Men?
The question how to meet men is often accompanied by this other question, 'where to meet men?' Well, if you are one such woman asking yourself this question, then you definitely need to know how to meet new people at the earliest. I say so because there are men everywhere. Rather let me put it this way - there is no land on this earth where men are prohibited from treading on. From schools and colleges, from neighborhood to our offices, we work with men. We meet them all the time. But if you are looking for places to meet men, then it obviously means that you have missed all your chances of meeting men that fate had thrown your way. Never mind, where there is a will, there are options as well.
If you are at this stage that you want to know where to meet men, then it means that you want to know about places where men are in the frame of mind to meet women. The first place that springs to your mind must be bars and pubs. Yes, guys here are most open to meet new people but one must also be careful about picking on the right kind of man at these places. Gyms and fitness centers are another popular places to meet new people. However if you ask me, I think that there isn't any better place than a wedding to meet the most eligible bachelors. But these events are not as frequent as you would want them to be. Hence to better your chances, join some class. A dance class like salsa would be your best bet when you are trying to meet men.
Know What Men Want
More than the places what is important for those women who wonder how to meet men is to know what men look for in women. This again depends upon the type of man you are looking for. If it is just an eye candy that you want for a boyfriend, then dressing up well is all you require. But I was just wondering if we women could have better sense and go for those men who would be able to see through how we look and what we wear and appreciate the person we are. For such men, one needs a lot more than just looking cute. In fact, for some men a confident and intelligent woman is more of a turn on than one who is the woman of the evening but can't sustain a short but interesting conversation with him.
Options to Meet Men
All said and done about where to meet men and what attributes are required to get one interested in you. Now comes the part about what steps to take that would increase your chances of meeting men. Here are some options you can consider:
Go Online: Those who are wondering how to meet men, online options for the purpose are galore. You are not the only one suffering from the pangs of loneliness. There are hordes of souls looking for their soul mate and the cyberspace provides respite in the form of dating and matchmaking sites. More on dating tips.
Call on Friends: If you are not too comfortable with the anonymous prospects springing out from the cyberspace, then call your friends and relatives. Tell them that you are ready to meet men. Call friends over the weekends and ask them to bring a friend who is also open for new relationships.
Break the Ice: Be it a party at your home or a night out with friends and friends' friends, remember that gone are the days when the demure girl was the one that took the heart of the most eligible guy. This is the 21st century and men appreciate confident girls who can make the first move.
Give Him the Opportunity: If you have broken the ice with this cute looking guy who makes your heart flutter every time you see him, then give him the chance to exhibit the sure signs that he likes you. If you all are dining together and you have an inkling that he likes you, linger on for a little while, till you are sure that he would be sitting right next to you. Let him pull out the chair if he wants to, give him the chance to ask you out if he intends to. In case he doesn't take the step, you should better know how to ask this guy out.
For all you young girls who want to know how to meet men in college, borrow books and notes from this guy you like. Is he a mathematics geek? Pretend that the numbers and symbols of the subject look Greek to you and ask if he could help you with a particular chapter. For those women who have suffered in abusive relationships and have separated from their husbands, it is all the more important to know how to meet men after a divorce. Not only does it take one's mind off the traumatic episode of divorce, but if one meets the right kind of guy, it also gives everyday a new meaning.
Well, this was pretty much about how to meet men from me, although the area is far wider than the scope of just one article. However, it is important for every woman to understand that more than the place or the tactic, it is the attitude that would help you to meet the right kind of guy.} Read More..
Decorating Small Apartments
There are many things which one needs to take care of while decorating small apartments. The real challenge before the interior designer is to make maximum use of the available space and create a very unique and beautiful look for the home. Given in the next few paragraphs are some tips for decorating small spaces and apartments. Read more on home decorating.
Ways of Decorating Small Apartments
While decorating small apartments, you can come up with some altogether different small apartment designs by conducting a good research and observing the way others have decorated their apartments. Now, let us talk about the curtains of small apartments. The best idea for the curtains is to hang them at the height of the ceiling, so that the ceiling of the room will appear to be higher for a person entering room. More on beaded curtains. You can use curtains of different attractive colors to give a very warm look to your rooms. The curtains with light fabrics and those which provide good ventilation and light to the room should be preferred. More on interior designing.
The furniture for small apartments should be decorated in such a way that it does not occupy too much of space and make the room congested. Saving the space of the room, wherever possible is very essential while decorating small apartments on a budget. You can consider the idea of buying a sofa, which can be converted into a bed to save the space of keeping both the items. You can opt for furniture of bright colors if the color of the room is bright. Make sure that the furniture which you buy is not very big and bulky as this kind of furniture is very difficult to move and occupies a lot of space in the room. The length of all the walls may not be the same in your room. So, if you have a long sofa, then it should be kept at the exact center along the long wall of the room, for a better visual effect. The furniture should be positioned in such a way that it is not too close to any of the doors in your home. You can consult a reputed interior designer for some exciting small apartment decor ideas to give your home a fresh and cool look. Ideally, you can use good quality wooden furniture which is artistically designed while decorating small apartments.
The room can be brightened by having mirrors at the right places. The use of mirrors in decorating small apartments is recommended to make the room appear larger in size. You can hang the mirrors on the walls of the rooms of your small apartment. The desired effect can be achieved by both big, as well as the small mirrors. By having windows of a large size, you can enhance the look of your home as large windows will allow sufficient light to enter the room. In the case of home lighting, you should use many lamps which will provide soft lighting and make the room look spacious. Now, let us understand how to decorate small apartments by painting the walls in a proper manner. While painting the walls, you should use light shades as they have the capacity to make your room look large and nice. By painting the ceiling of your rooms in a color which is lighter than that applied to the walls, you can make the ceiling height look more than it actually is, thus enhancing the look of your home Read More..
December 18, 2009
Christmas Ornament Crafts
The best way to decorate the Christmas tree is by making use of the various Christmas ornaments which give an altogether new and fresh look to the tree. The Christmas ornament crafts which are handmade are far more appealing, beautiful and praise-worthy than the decorative items which have been bought in the ready-made form from the market. People from all the age groups can have a lot of fun and entertainment, while making these cool Christmas ornament crafts. Given below are some Christmas ornament crafts ideas, which can make your Christmas celebration a very memorable and exciting one.
Creative Christmas Ornament Crafts
Christmas Ornament Crafts: Christmas Tree Ornaments
If you are interested in the Christmas tree ornaments, you should be well aware of the materials which you will need to make them. For a typical homemade Christmas tree ornament, you will require five craft sticks of normal size, a colorful ribbon, scissors, a big craft stick, a brush for the purpose of painting, a white craft glue, craft paints which are green and brown in color, a gold chenille stem, a silver chenille stem and colored sequins.
The process of making this Christmas craft is quite simple. The first step in the preparation would be to cut the regular craft stick into half and then cutting off the ends of two craft sticks by half inches. Now, the next step is to do the painting work, by painting the trimmed uncut and half craft sticks with green color and the big craft stick in the brown color. The third step is to paste the green craft sticks on the big brown craft stick in a horizontal manner in such a way that the stick which is the most long is placed at the bottom. Now, bend the chenille stem which is silver in color, such that a star is formed and then make four pieces of decreasing size from the gold chenille stems. The gold chenille stems must be curved and glued to the tree by beginning from the longest piece from the bottom of the tree. You can also make use of silver chenille on the tree top and beads for getting the popular beaded Christmas ornaments crafts.
Christmas Ornament Crafts: Countdown Paper Chain
This is another fabulous Christmas ornament crafts to make, especially with your friends. The name of this Christmas craft is countdown paper chain, as we start making it on the last day of the month of November. This craft can provide or generate tremendous excitement and eagerness in the minds of children. What they can do is simply remove a link from the chain formed on every day till the day Christmas arrives. To make the countdown paper chain, you would require glue, a scissor, a pen and a colored paper. The first step in this easy preparation is to make twenty four equal pieces of yellow and blue papers. You can form a ring by simply gluing the first piece together and then put the next piece through the first one and keep repeating the process till the chain consists of twenty four links.
Christmas Ornament Crafts: Making Dough Ornaments
Making dough ornaments is one of the most exciting Christmas ornament crafts. You can easily prepare a bunch of salt dough and get the different ornament shapes by making proper use of the cookie cutters. The ornaments should be hard and for this, you will have to bake the ornaments in an oven for a few hours. By making an effective use of the paints, you can enhance the look of the ornaments. You can read more on:
Creative Christmas Ornament Crafts
Christmas Ornament Crafts: Christmas Tree Ornaments
If you are interested in the Christmas tree ornaments, you should be well aware of the materials which you will need to make them. For a typical homemade Christmas tree ornament, you will require five craft sticks of normal size, a colorful ribbon, scissors, a big craft stick, a brush for the purpose of painting, a white craft glue, craft paints which are green and brown in color, a gold chenille stem, a silver chenille stem and colored sequins.
The process of making this Christmas craft is quite simple. The first step in the preparation would be to cut the regular craft stick into half and then cutting off the ends of two craft sticks by half inches. Now, the next step is to do the painting work, by painting the trimmed uncut and half craft sticks with green color and the big craft stick in the brown color. The third step is to paste the green craft sticks on the big brown craft stick in a horizontal manner in such a way that the stick which is the most long is placed at the bottom. Now, bend the chenille stem which is silver in color, such that a star is formed and then make four pieces of decreasing size from the gold chenille stems. The gold chenille stems must be curved and glued to the tree by beginning from the longest piece from the bottom of the tree. You can also make use of silver chenille on the tree top and beads for getting the popular beaded Christmas ornaments crafts.
Christmas Ornament Crafts: Countdown Paper Chain
This is another fabulous Christmas ornament crafts to make, especially with your friends. The name of this Christmas craft is countdown paper chain, as we start making it on the last day of the month of November. This craft can provide or generate tremendous excitement and eagerness in the minds of children. What they can do is simply remove a link from the chain formed on every day till the day Christmas arrives. To make the countdown paper chain, you would require glue, a scissor, a pen and a colored paper. The first step in this easy preparation is to make twenty four equal pieces of yellow and blue papers. You can form a ring by simply gluing the first piece together and then put the next piece through the first one and keep repeating the process till the chain consists of twenty four links.
Christmas Ornament Crafts: Making Dough Ornaments
Making dough ornaments is one of the most exciting Christmas ornament crafts. You can easily prepare a bunch of salt dough and get the different ornament shapes by making proper use of the cookie cutters. The ornaments should be hard and for this, you will have to bake the ornaments in an oven for a few hours. By making an effective use of the paints, you can enhance the look of the ornaments. You can read more on:
- Arts and Craft
- Glass and Beaded Christmas Ornaments
- Homemade Christmas Ornaments
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