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Some workplaces present quite a dangerous environment to employees, for example, construction sites and mines, and it might seem that a shop or service industry establishment, such as a hairdressing salon, would not have many situations leading to accident compensation claims by staff.
However, there is no room for complacency in any work setting and even an apparently-trivial incident, such as a slip or trip, can have devastating consequences for the personal injury accident victim if they are particularly unlucky.
Falls can occur in hairdressers' shops where the floor is left wet from hair-washing, cut hair has been dropped on the floor or trailing electric cables from dryers and tongs catch the unwary.
Electrical equipment is particularly hazardous to staff because of the combination of water and powered appliances. Salon owners must be particularly vigilant to ensure equipment is safely maintained and replaced as soon as a hazard risk develops.
Colouring, bleaching and dyeing of hair is extremely popular but the strong chemicals used can cause a work-related illness risk. Staff need to be properly trained and regularly reminded of the importance of using protective equipment such as gloves and goggles to protect their own health.
Hairdressers often suffer from dermatitis because of regularly using shampoos and other solutions which can lead to temporary or permanent skin damage. Allergies can either be latent and become noticeable or develop through contact with hair treatments or the chemicals in dyes.
Symptoms of dermatitis are the skin feeling rough and raw, then itchy, inflamed and eventually blistering and cracking if the skin is not treated or protected from further exposure.
Other common work-induced complaints suffered by hairdressers and beauty salon staff are repetitive strain injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome, from small repetitive movements of the hands and wrists, and strains of back and neck muscles due to constant bending if suitable stools are not provided to sit on while cutting hair.
Employers have a responsibility to provide a safe and healthy working environment for their staff, with good ventilation, and protection from other hazards including those outlined above. Although being a hairdresser is a creative and enjoyable career for many people, their long-term health should not be jeopardised by negligence or lack of training and supervision.
Solicitors for accident compensation
Working as a hairdresser is just one of the jobs which can lead to the necessity for making a claim for accident compensation but the solicitors of YouClaim have many years of experience in helping people who have suffered during their employment through no fault of their own.
If you or a close loved one has become ill or injured in this way, we can help claim justified compensation for you.
In many cases this is through the no win no fee system, meaning that we do not charge you directly for our services.
YouClaim's experienced professional legal team can be contacted through the internet by sending the claim form on this page or you can speak to one of our helpful advisers by calling 0800 10 757 95.
