Control Hazards

and Risks
Evaluate hazards and risk
How likely that it is a hazard
that will cause harm.
How serious that harm is likely
to be.
How often (and how many)
workers are exposed.
Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)
Are designed to be worn by a
nail technician or salon
workers to protect them from
risk of injury or illness.
Advantages of wearing PPE at work:
To prevent damage to workers’ nails and skin.
To prevent skin from absorbing potentially
harmful ingredients which may cause skin
allergies and irritation.
So as not to generate a lot dust, it may be
necessary to wear dust mask to minimize
breathing in particles.
To protect the wearer’s face from chemical or
biological agents.
Electrical hazards:
Scattered or frayed cords, Risks
Damaged or unattended Electric shock
electrical equipment in use.
Electrocution
Worn out electrical wiring.
Over heated appliances or
Fire
equipment.
 Electrical hazards
Control measures:
 Always check any equipment before use.
 When cleaning equipment, SWITCH OFF
the power and pull out the plug and not
the cord.
 Do not run too many pieces of equipment
from one socket.
Chemical hazards:
Risks
Nail polish Respirator yproblems
Nail polish remover
Chronic lung disease
Disinfecting and
Skin irritation
sanitizing solutions
Poisoning
Cancer
 Chemical hazards
Control measures:
 Good ventilation
 Provide separate eating/drinking
amenities for employees.
 Ensuring appropriate safety signs,
training and MSDS labels.
 Use appropriate PPE.
Safety hazards:
Risks
Spillson floors Slipping
Clutter
Tripping
Pointed or sharp tools
Falling
and equipment
Cuts and
wounds
 Slips, Trips, Falls
Control measures:
 Clean up spills right away.
 Use mat on slippery floors
 Avoid materials being placed in aisles/walkways.
 Improve cleaning method to prevent build up of
grease/detergent.
 Fire Safety
Control measures:
 Keep all escape routes and fire exits clear.
 Firefighting equipment must be available, located
in specified area.
 Switch off and unplug all electrical appliances
before leaving the workplace.
 Store products, particularly aerosols away from
flames or sources of heat.
Biological hazards:
Blood Risks
or body fluids
Fungi Skin irritation or
Bacteria and viruses
allergies
Infections
Contaminated wastes
Infectious diseases
like Tuberculosis,
Hepatitis, HIV.
 Biological Hazards
Control measures:
 Cleaning – removal of soil and reduction in
number of micro-organisms by washing with
soap and warm water.
 Disinfection – Complete immersion of
tools/implements in a high grade disinfectant.
 Sterilization – total destruction of all micro-
organisms and their spores.
Ergonomics hazards:
Improper posture Risks
Inadequate lighting Body pains
Improperly adjusted Muscle strain
chairs/workstation Back injury
Sitting for long period of time
Cramps
Awkward movement
Numbness in some
Repetitive
parts of the body.
Ergonomics – the study of how equipment
and furniture can be arranged in order that people
can do work more efficiently and comfortably.

Control measures:
 Correct position of hand
while giving manicure.
 Ergonomics
Control measures:
 Correct position of
pedicurist
Keep your back straight and
supported while giving
pedicure service.
 Group activity:
What are hazards found in each areas.

Then write their control measures.

1. Classroom
2. Canteen
3. Walkways
4. Covered court (school)
5. Garden
 Rubrics

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