OHSP

O C C U PAT I O N A L
H E A LT H A N D S A
FETY
PRACTICES
 OHSP
is a planned system of working to
prevent illness and injury where you
work by recognizing and identifying
hazards and risks.
HAZARDS
◦ Harm or adverse health effects on something or
someone under certain conditions at work
RISKS
◦ the chance or probability that a person will be harmed or
experience an adverse health effect if exposed to a
hazard
Common Hazards in Salon
Electricity
◦ Faulty electrical wirings
Chemical Hazard
◦ Skin irritations, respiratory problems
Slips, Trails and Falls
◦ Rough or uneven surfaces/ Stairs or off ladders
Fire
◦ Electrical equipment used in salons
Fire Common Hazards in Salon
◦ Electrical equipment used in salons

Manual Handling of Materials & Tools

◦ Injury due to cutting cuticle nippers, cuticle scissors and cuticle pusher

Infection Hazards
◦ Unsafe or unhygienic practice

Ergonomic Hazards
◦ Reduce STRESS
PPE
QUIZ
True or False
TRUE or FALSE (Notebook)
1.Identifying workplace hazards means looking
for those things at your workplace that have
the potential to cause harm.
2.Damaged equipment may cause an accident or
injury if it is not working correctly
TRUE or FALSE (Notebook)
3. In any occupation where there is exposure to blood
and other bodily fluids, there is always the potential
for the transmission of blood borne allergy.
4. To avoid injury and harm to health of salon's client, it is
important that new or inexperienced workers be
adequately trained in OHS.
TRUE or FALSE (Notebook)
5. Ergonomic is to reduce stress and eliminate injuries and
disorders associated with the overuse of muscles, bad
posture and repeated tasks.
6. PPE is used to protect workers from chemical hazards.
7. Back injuries are most commonly caused by wrong
posture or position and can be prevented.
TRUE or FALSE (Notebook)
9.Nail workers have an obligation to their
client's health and safety.
10.Slips, Trails & Ladder may cause blood
borne pathogens like HIV, Hepatitis B and
C
GROUP ACTIVITY
Each group will provide the following:
• Nail pusher
• Cuticle remover
• Cotton
• Nail Polish (colorless)
• Nail Polish (any color)
• Nail Cutter