Hazard communication standard Of importance to the salon industry are OSHA’s
can be extremely hazardous to anyone who works in or visits the salon. Salon managers must ensure all employees are trained in how to properly handle hazardous materials . Never use chemicals or hazardous materials without first being trained on their safe use. If you are unsure, ask your salon manager and access the Safety Data Sheets and labels for more information on safe use and precautionary actions. There have been recent, major changes to the Hazard Communication Standard that impact cosmetology professionals: ● Hazard classification : Must provide specific criteria for classifying health and physical hazards and classification of mixtures. ● Labels : Labels from manufactures must include harmonized signal word, pictogram, and hazard statement as well as precautionary statements. ● Safety data sheets : Must have a specified 16-section format. ● Information and training : Employees must be trained on the new label elements and safety data sheets to ensure awareness and understanding.
requirements and standards on Hazard Communication. Working with cosmetology presents multiple opportunities to encounter chemicals and hazardous materials, and the importance of communication regarding hazard can prevent serious injury and even death. Information about the identities and hazards of all chemicals found within the workplace is required to be available and understandable to employees . This is essential in ensuring chemical safety within the workplace and is a fully enforceable requirement. Violations of this requirement can result in extreme fines paired with required corrective action. OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard mandates that these informative materials are maintained and disseminated throughout every salon. The manufacturers of chemicals used in the salon are required to include safety and hazard information with their products. Each product should come with a Safety Data Sheet. It is the responsibility of the salon to ensure that all employees understand this provided information and have access to it at all times. Never remove a label from any chemical product or store it in an unlabeled container. This Contacting your OSHA area office Due to the extent and complexity of OSHA rules and regulations, it is important to know how to clarify any questions that you may have regarding compliance in your place of employment. In Florida, there are three OSHA
Area Offices that are available to you for any questions or concerns. The following chart provides the contact information for each of the three Florida OSHA Offices. Contact the office nearest you.
Fort Lauderdale
Jacksonville
Tampa
Orlando
1000 South Pine Island Road Suite 100 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33324 (954) 424-0242 (954) 424-3073 FAX
Ribault Building, Suite 227 1851 Executive Center Drive Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904) 232-2895 (904) 232-1294 FAX
5807 Breckenridge Parkway, Suite A Tampa, FL 33610-4249 (813) 626-1177 (813) 626-7015 FAX
6101 Chancellor Drive Suite 1140 Orlando, FL 32809 (407) 897-4640 (407) 897-4754 FAX
Toll-Free Numbers: 1-800-321-OSHA (6742); TTY 1-877-889-5627
Conclusion OSHA laws and regulations are in place for a reason: to keep you safe. Staying on top of OSHA requirements and responsibilities is essential and cannot be taken lightly. In order to protect yourself and everyone in the salon and avoid penalties, always follow OSHA stipulated guidelines and protocols.
Chapter 8: A Matter of Life or Death: Sanitation and Sterilization in the Salon Industry (Satisfies Sanitation and Sterilization Requirement) 3 CE Hours
Learning outcomes Upon completion of this chapter, the student will be able to: Discuss the importance of sanitization and sterilization in the cosmetology industry. Describe recent events that require your knowledge of sanitation techniques.
Describe the difference between “sanitation” and “sterilization” and the significance of those differences. Summarize the purpose of an autoclave and provide details on how to use it.
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