Slips, trips & housekeeping Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for slips, trips & housekeeping 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 slips, trips & housekeeping in hair & beauty settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
- Creates a safe environment for clients and staff.
- Builds client trust through visibly safe practices.
- Supports high hygiene and presentation standards.
- Encourages responsibility and staff awareness.
- Reduces likelihood of accidents and liability claims.
Typical hazards & measures
- Product spills of oils, wax or chemicals — Keep spill kits at stations; stop service, cover with absorbent, lift, then detergent-clean to restore grip. Decant over trays, cap bottles between strokes, and bin saturated wipes immediately; record incidents and re-brief technique if repeats occur.
- Glass and mirror collision points — Mark full-height glass with decals at eye and knee level; angle mirrors to reduce walk-through illusions; and place plants or stanchions to create natural standoff. Clean to avoid invisible panels and log any client near-miss in the day book.
- Improper use of step stools and ladders — Provide wide-step stools with treads; forbid chairs as ladders; brief three-point contact; and store stools where needed so staff don’t overreach. Replace worn feet and retire any wobbly unit immediately with a note in the maintenance log.
- Overflowing bins and misplaced recycling — Site lidded bins at stations with clear labels; add mid-shift bin runs; keep lids closed to stop protruding waste; and move cardboard to a back-room stack hourly. Record missed runs and adjust frequencies before busy days.
- Stairs and changes in level — Fit secure handrails, anti-slip nosings and contrasting edge strips; keep steps clear of bags and stock; spot-mop from top down; and mount a “one hand free” reminder for staff carrying light loads. Add weekly inspections with photo evidence.
How to use this template
- Click Create Risk Assessment: Slips, trips & housekeeping to begin immediately.
- Review suggested hazards and measures, then tailor as needed.
- Download your PDF. Create a free account if you want to save.
FAQ
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Can I edit a saved assessment?
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