Disposal of Waste Any waste materials which come into contact with body fluids should be placed into a lined bin, which has a lid. A yellow bin liner should be used as this indicates that the contents have come into contact with body fluids. Any other waste materials should be disposed in the same manner, except a normal bin liner may be used. The waste bin should be emptied at least daily or as regularly as required throughout the day. In college environment the therapist should empty their waste after each time they have completed their treatment at the work area, and not left for the next therapist to empty their waste for them. Preparation of Work Area It is important that, before, you greet your client you have prepared your working area for the electrical epilation treatment. It would look most unprofessional to your client if you did not have all your equipment at hand or if your equipment would not work. It also wastes valuable time. Checking Equipment and Materials Safety of Electrical Equipment What precautions should be followed when using electrical equipment? • • • • • • • •
Equipment must comply with British Standard of Safety. The equipment must be correctly wired and checked by a qualified electrician every 12 months - a sticker would indicate this. The equipment should be placed on a solid, stable trolley. The trolley should be in easy reach of the operator to prevent over stretching of wires. No liquids should be near the electrical equipment. Leads should not be dangling. Regular cleaning of equipment must be maintained. It must be earthed or double insulated (This symbol indicates double insulation).
Checking Equipment You must ensure that: • •
All equipment and materials are clean and hygienic. Tweezers and chuck caps have been sterilised. You have a plentiful supply of towels and linen.
Production of this material is attributed to Rotherham College of Arts and Technology Revision 1 Creative Studies/Hair & Beauty/0506 6345 Equipment & Probing Techniques - NVQ Level 3
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