Skin consultation & analysis, H&S, Electrical science

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

this is the body that regulates H & S

aseptic

free from contamination caused by harmful bacteria, viruses or other microorganisms

Health and safety at work

This legislation imposes a duty on employers to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety, and welfare of employees, contractors, and the public, while requiring employees to take reasonable care of themselves and others

Reporting of Injuries, disease and dangerous occurences (RIDDOR)

this legislation is the mandatory reporting of serious workplace accidents or diseases

Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH)

· regulations for the use of chemicals or even things like sharps, and many others.

welfare

the provision of facilities and other measures to ensure a person’s wellbeing

harassment and bullying

this can cause anxiety and stress and are illegal (Health and Safety at Work act)

hazard

is something that has the potential to cause harm e.g. trailing wires, product split on floor

a risk

is the likelihood that the hazard will actually cause harm eg. a client is likely to slip on spillage on the floor

sterilisation

the killing of organisms and bacteria, fungi and parasites. is the highest level of decontamination and is usually the final step after cleaning and disinfecting. It involves using things like using autoclaves and UV cabinets

disinfecting

the elimination of the most harmful microorganisms (not including their spores) from surfaces and objects. can be done by submerging tools in a special solution (e.g., Barbicide) or using sprays on workstations.

sanitising

by scrubbing with soap and water or by using a spray to wipe down surfaces.

red label extinguishers

are water extinguishers and used for solids, wood, paper textiles.

Blue label extinguishers

are dry powder extinguishers. They’re versatile so can be used for liquid, paper, wood, electrical fires, plastics, textiles

Black label extinguishers

are carbon dioxide extinguishers and used for electrical fires and flammable liquids.

Cream label extinguishers

are foam extinguishers and used for flammable liquids.

Fire blankets

are used for smothering small fires or on a person.

clean technique

aims to reduce the overall number of germs and involves general hygiene practices like routine cleaning and handwashing with soap.

aseptic technique

is a much stricter standard than the ‘clean technique’ aimed at eliminating pathogenic organisms from the procedure area. It involves specific protocols to ensure a treatment environment is free from contamination, often utilizing sterile equipment and barrier.

Professional indemnity insurance

is the insurance that would covers the cost of compensating clients for loss or damage resulting from negligent services or advice provided by a business or an individual.

manual handling

legislation sets out guidelines to reduce the risk of injury when moving loads in the salon

repetitive strain injury (RSI)

this is an injury that can occur when someone does the same thing over and over (eg. tendonitis strain from doing the same action again and again) and can be prevented by rotating staff

first aider

who should you call if a client has a minor slip and fall in the salon

stimulates collagen production

this is one of the main benefits of a facial treatment - think of something in the skin that is made by fibroblast and declines as we get older though it is possible to regenerate somewhat.

improves desquamation

this term is another great benefit that comes from a facial treatment - it basically means skin cell turnover.

impetigo

this bacterial infection (looks like herpes) is an absolute contra-indication

scabies

official term for one parasitic infection that is an absolute contra-indication

herpes simplex

this is a viral infection that can happen in oral and private areas of the body and is an absolute contra-indiction

herpes zoster

this is a viral infection that is a painful rash that usually occurs in older people - is also an absolute contra-indication

pediculosis

this is the official term for lice infestations and is an absolute contra-indication

folliculitis

inflammation of the hair follicle and is a bacterial infection

Pseudo folliculitis barbae (PSB)

Inflammation after shaving or plucking and is a bacterial infection

urticaria

is the official term for hives / rash (primary lesion)

ephelides

term for freckles (primary lesion)

vesicles

term for blister (primary lesion)

fissure

is a secondary lesion - a crack or open slip in the skin (like chapped lips)

keloid scar

secondary lesion - raised scar that is sometimes pink

tinea corporis

official term for ringworm (fungal infection)

tinea pedis

official term for athlete’s foot (fungal infection)

seborrhoea sebaceous glands

term for excessive production of oil

sebaceous cyst

term for fluid filled bump under the skin

anhidrosis

the inability to sweat normally

skin classifications

used as part of skin analysis - eg. fitzpatrick scale, phenotype, lancer scale

couperose skin

usually seen on sensitive skin types - visible dilated blood vessels

glycation

damages the skin by causing sugar molecules to bind with proteins like collagen and elastin, making them stiff, break weak and leading to visible premature aging.

UVB (290 - 320nm)

this type of sun light causes erythema, sunburn, Dna damage, hyperpigmentation

UVA (320-400nm)

this type of sunlight affects the skin more deeply and is thought to play a more substantial role in the induction of photo aging.

Glogau scale

this scale is a four tier classification system developed Dr Richard Glogau in 199 to evaluate the severity of photaging and wrinklings.

Fitzpatrick

This scale is a numerical classification system for human skin colour and was developed as a way to estimate the response of different skin to UV light.

melanin

is a pigment on our skin made by specialised cells called melanocytes.

Type 1

Fitzpatrick scale description: always burns, never tans, red hair blue eyes, white, very pale, light skin colour

Type 2

Fitzpatrick scale description: usual burns and tans with difficulty, fair hair colour, blue or green eyes, white fair skin colour

Type 3

Fitzpatrick scale description: sometimes mild burns and gradually tans, darker hair colour, dark green brown eyes, medium white to olive skin colour

Type 4

Fitzpatrick scale description: rarely burns and tans easily, dark brown hair colour, brown eyes, olive tone skin colour

type 5

Fitzpatrick scale description: very rarely burns and tans easily. light brown skin colour, dark hair colour and dark brown eye colour

Type 6

Fitzpatrick scale description: never burns, tans easily, darker pigmented, dark brown/black skin colour, very dark hair colour and deep brown eye colour