Here are seven common risks to be aware of when running a beauty salon.
- 1 Poor cleanliness. It is essential that beauty salons are kept super clean.
- 2 Hazardous chemicals. It’s no secret that chemicals can be damaging when not used in the right way.
- 3 Trips and falls.
- 4 Unqualified staff.
- 5 Fire.
- 6 Theft.
- 7 Legal risks.
What are the common hazard found in a beauty salon?
The following are some of the common hazards that may occur in a beauty salon:
- Electrocution due to faulty wires or electrical parts.
- Minor cuts due to the use of sharp objects.
- Fire – it may be through accidental fire or faulty electrical wirings.
- Other physical hazards.
- Burglary – salons might be a subject for burglary.
What is the difference between hazards and risk?
A hazard is something that can cause harm, e.g. electricity, chemicals, working up a ladder, noise, a keyboard, a bully at work, stress, etc. A risk is the chance, high or low, that any hazard will actually cause somebody harm. The risk of personal danger may be high. Electric cabling is a hazard.
What is the example of hazard and risk?
A hazard is something that can cause harm, e.g. electricity, chemicals, working up a ladder, noise, a keyboard, a bully at work, stress, etc. A risk is the chance, high or low, that any hazard will actually cause somebody harm. For example, working alone away from your office can be a hazard.
What are examples of hazard?
What are examples of a hazard?
| Table 1 Examples of Hazards and Their Effects | ||
|---|---|---|
| Workplace Hazard | Example of Hazard | Example of Harm Caused |
| Source of Energy | Electricity | Shock, electrocution |
| Condition | Wet floor | Slips, falls |
| Process | Welding | Metal fume fever |
How do I identify workplace hazards?
To be sure that all hazards are found:
- Look at all aspects of the work and include non-routine activities such as maintenance, repair, or cleaning.
- Look at the physical work environment, equipment, materials, products, etc.
- Include how the tasks are done.
- Look at injury and incident records.