Hazards

and Risks
in Beauty
Salon
 Hazards
 Anything or condition with
the potential to cause harm
Source of danger
Threat
 Examples of
Hazards
 Biological  Physical
Chemical Psychological
Mechanical
 Biological Hazards
 also known as biohazards
 bacteria, viruses, fungi
Infectious diseases
Contagious diseases
 Biological Hazards
 human and blood products
 animal waste
Sharp wastes
 Chemical Hazards
 occupational hazard caused
by exposure to chemicals in
the workplace
 Chemical Hazards
 poisons  flammable materials
 acids pesticides
cleaning agents
Chemical substance
 Mechanical Hazards
 electricity
equipment
cranes
 results : cutting
Physical Hazards
 common hazards and
are present in most
workplaces at some
time
 Physical Hazards
Noise door
Radiation lightning
Temperature falling objects
Psychological Hazards

 causing stress to
workers
Psychological Hazards
Over work violence
harassment bullying
discrimination Alcohol and
drugs
 Harm
 physical or mental damage
any physical damage to the
body caused by violence or
accident or fracture
 Risk
 situation involving exposure
to danger
Occupational Health
& Safety
a planned system of
working to prevent illness
and injury at work by
recognizing and identifying
hazards and risks
Occupational Health
& Safety
 multidisciplinary field
concerned with
the safety, health, and
welfare of people at work