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Hairdressing, Nail and Beauty
Structure: 8 sections with a quiz each, followed by “Spot the Hazard” simulation exercise.
Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries
Timing: Estimated learning time – 26 to 30 minutes
Structure: 8 sections with a quiz each, followed by “Spot the Hazard” simulation exercise.
Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries
Timing: Estimated learning time – 26 to 30 minutes
Structure: 8 sections with a quiz each, followed by “Spot the Hazard” simulation exercise.
Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries
Timing: Estimated learning time – 26 to 30 minutes
The hairdressing, nail care and beauty industry may expose young workers (aged between 15 and 24) to many potential hazards.
This industry offers great job opportunities for young workers. Activities in this industry usually occur in a salon and include nail services, hairdressing, beauty services, barbering and tanning services.
Tasks may include:
- cutting and styling hair
- shampooing and conditioning hair
- colouring, straightening and perming hair
- shaving and trimming beards and moustaches
- manicures and pedicures
- applying face treatments and makeup
- cleaning salon and work areas and sterilising equipment.
Be aware!
30%
of work-related injuries in this industry happened to young workers
Tasks may include:
- cutting and styling hair
- shampooing and conditioning hair
- colouring, straightening and perming hair
- shaving and trimming beards and moustaches
- manicures and pedicures
- applying face treatments and makeup
- cleaning salon and work areas and sterilising equipment.
Be aware!
30%
of work-related injuries in this industry happened to young workers
Top incident causing injuries were from:
Other hazardous areas to look out for:
Electrical safety
Slips, trips and falls
Hitting moving objects
Contact with a chemical or hazardous substance
Indoor air quality
Infection control
Other hazardous areas to look out for:
Electrical safety
Slips, trips and falls
Hitting moving objects
Contact with a chemical or hazardous substance
Indoor air quality
Infection control
Source: WorkCover WA (2022). Workers’ compensation Western Australian claims data 2016-17 to 2020-21p
Note: Calculation based on a five-year total from 2016-17 to 2020-21p. Based on the percentage of all incidents, the combination of all injuries is not equal to 100%
Injuries are measured by number of LTI/Ds (1+days/shifts lost)
SmartMove hairdressing, nail and beauty industry is classified under ANZSIC 2006 – Class 9511
Source: WorkCover WA (2022). Workers’ compensation Western Australian claims data 2016-17 to 2020-21p
Note: Calculation based on a five-year total from 2016-17 to 2020-21p. Based on the percentage of all incidents, the combination of all injuries is not equal to 100%
Injuries are measured by number of LTI/Ds (1+days/shifts lost)
SmartMove hairdressing, nail and beauty industry is classified under ANZSIC 2006 – Class 9511
There are many ways to protect yourself and be safe in this industry.
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There are many ways to protect yourself and be safe in this industry.
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Acknowledgement of Country
The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.
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