Hot Waxing Eyebrows Safe Work Procedure
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Division: /

RETSD

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Analysis By:

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Kildonan-East Staff

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Date:

/ Nov/10/2008
Department: / Kildonan-East Collegiate /

Supervisor:

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Frequency:

/ Hourly

Job Title:

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Hairstyling

/ Approved By: /

JSA Number:

/ HS14

Job Title:

/ Hot Waxing Eyebrows HS14 / Job Performed By: /

Teacher and or students

Required Personal Protective Equipment: Always wear rubber gloves and a smock.

GENERAL NOTES: Lighters/matches, cell phones and purses should be put away in designated area.

Job Safety Analysis:

Step / Description / Hazard / Controls
1 / Remove make-up, cleanse the area thoroughly with a mild astringent cleanser, and dry. Test the temperature and consistency of the heated wax by applying a small drop on your wrist. It should be warm but not hot, and it should run smoothly off the spatula. / Burning the client's skin. / Test the temperature and consistency of the heated wax by applying a small drop on your wrist.
2 / With the spatula or wooden applicator, spread a thin coat of the warm wax evenly over the area to be treated going in the same direction as the hair growth. Be sure not to put the spatula in the wax more than once, NO DOUBLE-DIPPING! / Applying the wax in the opposite direction of the hair growth, this will not allow the hair to adhere to the fabric strip. / Spread a thin coat of the warm wax evenly over the area to be treated going in the same direction as the hair growth.
3 / Apply a sterile fabric over the waxed area. Press gently in the direction of hair growth, running your finger over the surface of the fabric 3 to 5 times. Gently applying pressure to hold the skin taut with one hand, quickly remove the fabric strip and the wax that sticks to it by pulling it in the direction opposite the hair growth. Do not pull straight up on the strip. / Pressing the fabric gently in the opposite direction of the hair growth, Hair will not adhere when the fabric strip is to be removed. Pulling the strip straight up will be painful for the client and the wax and hair will remain on the skin. / Pressing the fabric gently in the direction of the hair growth. Quickly remove the fabric strip and the wax that sticks to it by pulling it in the direction opposite the hair growth.
4 / Lightly massage the treated area. Remove any remaining wax residue from the skin with a gentle wax remover. Repeat procedures on the area around the other eyebrow. Cleanse the skin with a mild emollient cleanser and apply an emollient or antiseptic lotion. / The skin will remain reddened for a longer period of time with some swelling. / Lightly massage the treated area.

AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE INFORMATION:

ID NUMBER: / LAST NAME: / FIRST NAME: / REMARKS:

JOB HISTORY INFORMATION:

DATE: / REMARKS:

Approval Signature:Date:

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