How to work safe in hairdressing

Reminder: Before you start this learning package you need to have completed the general module of WorkSafe SmartMove. So if you haven’t, select general module and get to it!

Hairdressing might not seem like a dangerous profession but there are lots of hazards that can hurt you if you don’t know how to keep safe.

You are about to find out about:

1. Burns and cuts
2. Electricity
3. Getting tired
4. Hazardous substances
5. Slips, trips and falls
6. Violence

REMEMBER THINKSAFE SAM

1. Spot the hazard
2. Assess the risk
3. Make the changes

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