SAFETY

CONSIDERATION WHEN
DEALING WITH
HAZARDOUS
SABSTANCES
 Hazard
A hazard is something
that will cause danger or
harm.
 Five (5) Basic Workplace Hazard

Chemical Hazard
Physical Hazard
Biological Hazard
Physiological Hazard
Ergonomic Hazard
 Chemical Hazard

 A type of hazard that are related to chemicals.

 Physical Hazard

 The
physical hazard can result physical injury
when doing something.
 Biological Hazard

 Biological hazard are the type of hazard related to the

infected person by kind of viruses.
 Physiological Hazard

 It may result stress or mental tension.

 Ergonomic Hazard

 Ergonomic hazard can cause a lifetime of pain and

disability.
The Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health Act
2002 (COSHH)
 Hazardous substances found in the salon
include:
 Cleaning Agents - used to remove dirt, including  Disinfectants- a chemical liquid that destroys
dust, stains, bad smells, and clutter on surfaces. bacteria.
 Hazardous substances found in the salon
include:
 Massage Products  Powders or dust
 Hazardous substances found in the salon
include:
 Micro-organisms - a microscopic organism,  Parasites - an organism that lives in or on another
especially a bacterium, virus, or fungus. organism (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at
the host's expense.
 Hazardous substances found in the salon
include:

Ozone - a colorless unstable toxic gas with a pungent odor and powerful oxidizing properties,
formed from oxygen by electrical discharges or ultraviolet light. It differs from normal
oxygen (O2) in having three atoms in its molecule (O3).
 Hazardous substances can enter the body via
many routes, for example:

 Broken or damaged skin  Eyes and ears

 Hazardous substances can enter the body via
many routes, for example:

 Nose and mouth  Hair follicles

 Substances hazardous to health may cause the
following:

 Skin burn  Skinallergic reaction such as

dermatitis
Substances hazardous to health may cause the
following:
 Irritation of nasal passages and lungs or
 Skin irritation allergies to products, especially fine
 Substances hazardous to health may cause the
following:
 Powder or dust, resulting in the  Breathing difficulties
development of asthma
Substances hazardous to health may cause the
following:

 Nauseaand vomiting if  Eye damage

swallowed
 Quiz:
1-5 Enumerate the 5 basic workplace hazards.
6-10 Enumerate at least 5 causes of hazardous substances
11-12 Give 2 examples of hazardous substances found in
the salon.
13-15 Give 3 examples on where hazardous substances
can enter into our body.
15-30 Differentiate hazard and risk.
 Assignment:
On a one (1) whole sheet of paper,
give the following precautions and
responsibility when dealing with
hazardous substances.
Thank you for listening!