This guide is recommended for all persons working in the hairdressing industry and aims to encourage employers to set up a health and safety system in response to the requirements set out in the HSE Act and Regulations.

Table of Contents

Foreword by the General Manager, Occupational Safety and Health Service
A Summary of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
Section One: Scope and General
Section Two: Managing Health and Safety
Section Three: Hairdressing Industry Hazards
Section Four: Other Workplace Hazards
Appendix 1: References and Further Information
Appendix 2: Example of a Health And Safety Policy
Appendix 3: Example of a Hazard Checklist
Appendix 4: Examples of Monitoring Employees'health
Appendix 5: Disinfectants
Appendix 6: Implementation Checklist for Risk Assessment
Appendix 7: Implementation Checklist for Identification of Significant Hazards
Appendix 8: Implementation Checklist for Workplace Health Monitoring