Beauty Salons

An operator of a beauty salon should regularly inspect the salon for hazardous conditions and overall cleanliness to ensure that the premises are reasonably safe for customers. Here are conditions that an operator should consider when inspecting the facility.

• Are the floors, walls, ceiling, furniture and fixtures in good repair?
• Are salon floors and work areas clean?
• Are all work areas well-lit?
• Are all bottles and containers properly labeled and tightly closed?
• Are all equipment and instruments maintained in good repair?
• Are self-closing waste receptacles provided for hair clippings and other wastes?
• Is there sufficient storage space for shop supplies?
• Are restrooms clean and tidy?
• Are workers prohibited from using inappropriate/illegal tools and chemicals for client services?
• Is emergency contact information posted by each telephone?
• Are employee-only areas properly marked?

• Are equipment and instruments properly cleaned and disinfected?
• Are disinfected items stored in clean, covered containers?
• Are all instruments and supplies that cannot be disinfected discarded immediately after use?
• Are foot baths and spas drained and cleaned between each customer?
• Are all work surfaces cleaned and disinfected between each client?
• Are freshly laundered or new disposal linens used for each client?
• Are beauty supplies dispensed in a hygienic manner?
• Are hair traps on sinks and spas emptied regularly?
• Are animals prohibited from the shop, except for trained, service animals?

• Do employees wash their hands before and after servicing each client?
• Do workers wear clean outer garments?
• Do workers refrain from eating, drinking or smoking while working on clients?

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