Here is our updated risk assessment for the salon dated 15 July 2021, carried out to meet the revised government regulations effective 19th July 2021 and to direct our efforts to reduce the risk of transmission and to protect the health of clients, employees and all visitors.
It has been posted here from a word document and the presentation has gone slightly awry! If you would like a clearer version, email keith@anneveckhair.com and Keith will send you it!
RISK ASSESSMENT REOPENING SALON POST LOCKDOWN
Hazards/risk People at risk Risk level
Deterioration of salon employees low
during lockdown clients
contractors
Action taken Date
Reoccupation checklist completed before reopen 29/6/20
Hazard/risk People at risk Risk level
Working on reception & employees medium
styling positions clients
contractors
Action taken Date
On line (zoom) consultations given prior from late June 20, most consultations in salon 19 July onwards
to service
Clients told during consultation about revised safety July 2021
measures
Sufficient time allowed for service to be
completed safely ( extra time) from 4th July
Action to allow safe movement around salon from 4th July
Social distancing 1m + at all times from 4th July
Alternate positions only in use from 4th July
Signs displayed advising safety precautions 30th June
Hand sanitiser at reception and in loo from 4th July
No unnecessary contact eg hugs, handshakes from 3rd July
Retail products presented to clients and returned to
shelves will be disinfected from 4th July
Hazard/risk People at risk Risk level
Visitors to salon Employees medium
gathering in small groups clients
Contractors
Action taken Date
Move people on from “pinch points” inc.
front door/reception, corridor, outside loo from 4th July
Visitors advised to be patient and wait for others from 4th July
to move on
Signs at front door and reception 30th June
Hazard/risk People at risk Risk level
Staff spreading virus Employees Medium
Clients
Contractors
Action taken Date
Daily checks to ask if they or members of household Daily from 4th July
have symptoms
Basic infection controls as per gvnt guidelines inc.
cover mouth & nose with tissue or sleeve if cough or sneeze
Put used tissues in bib immediately
Wash hands with soap & water often
Avoid close contact with anyone unwell
Clean & disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
inc. tools & equipment
Don’t touch eyes, nose or mouth if hands not clean From 4th July
Salon cleaning schedule before & after each client
PPE to be worn by staff- face coverings & visor. Except for health reasons inc, staff with asthma 19 July 2021
PPE to be worn by cleints – face coverings. Except for health reasons.
Perspex screen at reception From 4th July
Hazard/risk People at risk Risk level
Contact with contaminated Employees medium
materials Clients
Contractors
Action taken Date
Space allocated for clients’ personal belongings to 30th June
be stored separately
Only clients will handle own belongings From 4th July
No drinks will be served From 4th July
Clients can fill own cups etc at water machine From 4th July
No magazines will be offered From 4th July
Clients will dispose of own waste direct to bin From 4th July
Hands washed after post handled From 3rd July
Deep clean before opening 1st July
Contact points cleaned frequently 1st July onwards
Tools sanitised (UV and disinfectant) after use From 4th July
Soap, sanitiser, tissues, paper towels, sterilising equipment
& fluid always in stock From 3rd July
Waste disposed of in lined bin and then in salon’s From 3rd July
waste bins.
Hands washed after handling waste. From 3rd July
Assessments carried out by Keith Mellen 30th June 2020 and 15th July 2021
