Haircutting with Clippers and or Trimmers – Hairstyling Safe Work Procedure
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Division: /

RETSD

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Analysis By:

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Kildonan-East Collegiate

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Date:

/ Oct/29/2008
Department: / Kildonan-East Collegiate /

Supervisor:

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Frequency:

/ Hourly

Job Title:

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Hairstyling

/ Approved By: /

JSA Number:

/ HS5

Job Title:

/ Haircutting with Clippers and or Trimmers HS5 / 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 / Stand directly in front of section on which you are working. The area you are cutting should be at eye level. / Cutting the hair improperly in some areas or an unbalanced haircut. / Stand directly in front of section on which you are working. The area you are cutting should be at eye level.
2 / Place the comb, teeth first, into the hairline, and turn the comb, teeth first, onto the hairline, and turn the comb so that the teeth are angled slightly away from the head. Always work against the growth patterns of the hair to ensure that you are lifting the hair away from the head and cutting evenly. / Angling the comb toward the head could result in placing the clippers to close to the scalp. This would create indentations in the hair cut. / Place the comb, teeth first, into the hairline, and turn the comb, teeth first, into the hairline, and turn the comb so that the teeth are angled slightly away from the head.
3 / Hold the comb stationary and cut the length against the comb, moving the clippers from right to left. (If you are left-handed you will move the clippers to the right). / Cutting hair unevenly. / Hold the comb stationary and cut the length against the comb.
4 / Movements should flow steadily; stop momentarily to cut the section. Remove the comb from the hair and begin the motion again, using the previously cut section underneath as your guideline. Continue working up the head toward the weight or length. / Cutting hair unevenly. / Movements should flow steadily, stop for a short moment to cut the section.

AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE INFORMATION:

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

JOB HISTORY INFORMATION:

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