OUR COMMITMENT TO STAFF AND SHOP SAFETY

HAND WASHING COMPLIANCE

Our liquid soap hand washing routine involves:

• wetting hands thoroughly and then lathering with liquid soap;
• vigorously rubbing hands together for at least 15 to 20 seconds;
• rinsing hands under warm running water; and
• drying hands with a disposable paper towel or a fresh, clean cloth towel. (See Diagram One – hand washing using liquid soap.)
• Disposable towels used after each hand wash.
• If re-useable liquid soap containers are used the container and the pump are cleaned and dried prior to refilling – as not to cause any contamination of the liquid soap.
• Any hand woulds or injuries are covered in waterproof sterile dressings.

Hand Hygiene using an alcohol-based hand rub

We use alcohol-based hand rub contain between 60% – 80% alcohol. We comply with applying alcohol hand rub sanitiser using the following method:

• apply the amount of hand rub recommended by the product manufacturer to the palms of hands;
• rub hands together, making sure you cover in between fingers, around thumbs and finger tips;
• rub until hands are dry.

EQUIPMENT

Our equipment is cleaned after each client use. Blades used for shaving, including neck shaving, are disposed of, after each client into a designated sharps container. Blades are not reused.

COMBS, BRUSHES, ROLLERS etc. should be cleaned as follows:

• Remove all visible hair or other materials from the equipment;
• Rinse under warm running water to remove loosened debris;
• Fill a sink or bowl with warm water and detergent;
• The equipment should be immersed and scrubbed under water to minimise aerosols and splashing;
• Rinse in warm to hot water to remove any residue;
• All equipment should be dried after the cleaning process using a clean dry cloth; and
• Visually inspect the cleanliness of all items.
• SCISSORS should be cleaned after each client as follows:
• Using a cloth remove all visible hair, paying attention to the hinge joint;
• Clean as per manufacturer’s instructions; and
• Dry with a clean cloth.
• CLIPPER CLEANING
• Using a small brush remove any hair from the clippers;
• Wipe over all parts of the clippers with a 70% alcohol preparation (small alcohol wipes in individual sachets are ideal for this); and
• Allow to dry before reusing.

Cleaning blood contaminated equipment

If equipment has come into contact with blood, it should be processed as follows:

For combs, brushes, rollers etc. we clean thoroughly using detergent and water, Dry thoroughly; then Disinfect the equipment by immersing in 70% alcohol solution or hospital grade disinfectant. We ensure to Check the ‘use by date’ before using disinfectants; discard any expired product. Our equipment is stored dry and not be stored in a disinfectant or left soaking for an extended time.

Cleaning CliPPers that have come into contact with blood, a sore or a lesion:

Using a brush remove any collected hair from the clippers, Dismantle clippers, any part that can be immersed in water should be cleaned using detergent and warm water and then dried then wipe over each part with a 70% alcohol preparation OR immerse in a disinfectant solution as per the manufacturer’s instructions. If immersed in disinfectant rinse thoroughly under warm/hot water, then dry. Parts not able to be immersed in water must be wiped over with a 70% alcohol preparation and allowed to dry completely ant the clippers are re assembled and stored dry.

SHOP INTERIOR CLEANING

We conduct routine and regular cleaning schedule of the premises is required. Routine cleaning includes:

1. 1. • cleaning of bench tops, mirrors, chairs, drawers, basins, sinks, floors and skirting boards;
      • use of a detergent based cleaner;
      • mops and other cleaning equipment must be washed in detergent and water and stored dry after use.
      • b. Disinfectants are not to be used for routine environmental cleaning as they do not have cleaning properties. They should only be used when blood or other body fluid has contaminated a surface. The surface must be cleaned with detergent and water prior to the application of the disinfectant. Disinfectants should be used as per manufacturer’s instructions.
      • c. All hair must be swept from the floor as soon as possible after each client and disposed of immediately into a lidded, general waste bin.
      • d. Equipment used for cleaning the premises must be kept clean and in good repair.
      • e. A regular pest control program should be undertaken to ensure the control of pests.

STAFF PPE

All Moe & Co. staff wear appropriate personal protective equipment, to enable them to safely perform their duties. These include but not limited to:

1. 1. • Face Masks
      • Gloves (disposable) to be worn as needed

LAUNDRY

Disposable neck wraps are preferred for use on each client.

Towels are washed after each client use.

Used capes and gowns are washed daily or earlier if soiled.

All used towels and other cloth items are placed into a container, separate from the clean linen.

All used towels and other cloth items are:

1. 1. • washed in a washing machine with a water temperature of a minimum of 65^o C for not less than 10 minutes using a laundry detergent OR washed in a cooler wash with a laundry detergent and a laundry sanitiser added to the wash water OR washed by a commercial laundry.
      • Washed items are dried immediately in a clothes drier.
      • All clean items should be stored in a designated clean area.