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Document ID (ISN)105218
CIS number 06-684
Year 2005
Convention or series no. HSE Service and Retail Control Guidance Sheet SR13
Author(s)
Health and Safety Executive
Title Beauty salon - Makeover, nails and depilatory services
Bibliographic information HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, Jan. 2005. 2p. Illus. 4 ref.
Abstract This guidance sheet describes methods for controlling exposure to harmful chemicals in beauty salons offering makeover, nails and depilatory services and provides advice for employers (including franchisees and the self-employed) on compliance with the requirements of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (see CIS 03-1023). Contents: design and equipment; procedures; special care; cleaning and housekeeping; personal protective equipment; health advice; training; supervision.
Descriptors (primary) United Kingdom; beauty parlours; harmful substances
Descriptors (secondary) responsibilities of employers; legal aspects; personal hygiene; ventilation; role of supervisory staff; personal protective equipment; safe working methods; data sheet; housekeeping
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceUnited Kingdom
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Hairdressing & beauty parlours