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Hair cutting & barbering Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for hair cutting & barbering in hair & beauty settings. Tailor hazards and measures to your needs and download a professional PDF. Add your own branding.
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What this covers.
This template focuses on typical risks and controls for hair cutting & barbering in hair & beauty settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Contributes to mental health by creating a positive, self-care experience.
Improves hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
Enhances client confidence and well-being through improved personal appearance.
Encourages creativity and innovation through personalised styling.
Offers opportunities to develop fine motor skills and artistic techniques.
Typical hazards & measures
Waste and workstation hygiene
— Bag hair promptly, use lidded bins, and clear stations between clients; disinfect chair levers, headrests, armrests and mirror edges; launder towels/cloths at high temperature and keep clean/used items segregated; schedule hourly micro-cleans.
Client posture and support
— Adjust chair height, headrest and footrest for neutral neck and back alignment; avoid over-extension and give micro-breaks during longer cuts. Provide cushions for shorter clients and ensure the cape isn’t pulling on the neck or restricting breathing.
Blood-borne pathogen exposure
— Wear gloves for shaves/bleeding risk, use disposable blades, and disinfect tools between clients. If exposure occurs, stop service, wash, dress, complete incident form, and follow post-exposure protocol with medical advice and client communication as appropriate.
Fire risk (flammables and ignition)
— Store alcohol-based aftershaves and aerosols away from heat; keep dryers/straighteners off flammable surfaces; unplug when not in use. Maintain clear exits, serviced extinguishers, and a no-smoking policy; brief staff on electrical and aerosol fire response.
Ear and neckline lacerations
— Work slowly around ears with comb control; keep scissor tips angled away from the pinna and use guards for necklines. Ask the client to stay still; pause if they move; use mirrors to check angles and finish with guarded razors only where skin is flat.
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