Salon Safety, Hazardous Materials, and Emergency Procedures
This domain tests salon safety, hazardous materials, and emergency procedures: chemical storage, SDS use, electrical safety, and response to spills and injuries.
Hazardous materials
- Keep current safety data sheets (SDS) for every chemical product.
- Store chemicals in original labeled containers, away from food and heat; never use food containers.
- Ventilate during chemical services; cap products; clean spills immediately.
Safety and emergencies
- Check cords and outlets; keep water away from electrical tools.
- Know fire extinguisher locations and evacuation routes.
- For a chemical eye splash, flush with water for at least 15 minutes, remove contacts if possible, and seek medical care; bring the SDS.
- For burns, cool with water; do not apply ice or ointments; refer if severe.
- For blood, wear gloves, absorb the spill, disinfect, and dispose per OSHA and Board rules.
Worked example
A relaxer splash reaches a client's eye. Stop the service, flush the eye at the eyewash or sink for 15 minutes, remove contact lenses if present, call for medical guidance, and provide the SDS. Do not neutralize the eye with another chemical.
Traps
- Storing chemicals in unlabeled bottles.
- Mixing cleaning products.
- Blocking the extinguisher or exit.