Risk trainer for hairdressers

Type of item
MS information
Country
Belgie
Year of publication
2013

French

Dutch

Description

The Risk Trainer handbook is a guidance which intends to give hairdressers a better understanding of the health risks at work that they are confronted with every day in the hairdresser’s shop. It introduces to the concepts of hazards, exposures and risks, briefly explains classification and labels of used chemicals, introduces prevention measures and health monitoring options. It hence raises awareness of risks and gives hands-on advice on how to deal with them.

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
Belgian Federal Public Service Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue
Provider name (Original)
De Federale Overheidsdienst Werkgelegenheid, Arbeid en Sociaal Overleg
Tasks covered
Beauty Culture
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Liquids
Vapours
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Skin sensitisers
Asthmagens
Toxic substances
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Substance Description

Chemical products used by hairdressers, e.g. shampoos, dyes, hairspray, cosmetics

Prevention measures
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Hygiene measures
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Guidance
Training
Target group
Employers
Safety officers
Workers