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Hairdresser injured at work - Personal Injury Claims for Hairdressers
Personal Injury Claims for Hairdressers
Injured whilst working in Hairdressing Salon
Common injuries suffered by Hairdressers
Injuries suffered in Hairdressing Salons
COSHH Regulations
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Personal Injury Claim Advice for Hairdressers
How to start a claim for compensation after an accident at work as a Hairdresser
Personal Injury Claims for Hairdressers
Injured whilst working in Hairdressing Salon
Like every other occupation, being a hairdresser or barber comes with its own hazards and risks of personal injury. If you have suffered an injury whilst working in a hairdressing salon or barber shop, which was not your fault, you may be able to make a personal injury compensation claim.
You can contact Thompsons Solicitors to discuss your case and find out if it is something we can help you with. There will be no obligation to instruct us; however, if we do deal with your claim it will be on a 100% cost-free basis to you.
Call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Common injuries suffered by Hairdressers
Injuries suffered in Hairdressing Salons
Some of the most common injuries suffered by hairdressers are listed below. If your injury type is not listed, we may still be able to help you with a personal injury claim for compensation on a cost free basis.
To discuss further how we may be able to help you, call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Burns including chemical burns
Within a hairdressing salon there are often a lot of heat-styling tools such as blow dryers, curling tongs and hair straighteners. These should all be inspected regularly to ensure they are in a safe condition and should be turned off when not in use to prevent accidental burns.
Hairdressers are also at risk from chemical burns as they frequently deal with chemicals such as hair dyes and bleaches, some of which can cause burns if they come into contact with the skin.
In an environment where water is used alongside electrical equipment there is always a danger of electric shocks.
A hairdressing salon should be set out in such a way that all dryers, curling tongs and hair straighteners are kept at a safe distance from the basins. The electrical equipment should also be checked regularly for any defects.
A good system of keeping the floor free from splashes of water and excess hair is important in a hairdressing salon. Slips and trips can result in a wide range of injuries including broken bones, soft tissue injuries and head injuries.
Hairdressers can be exposed to many different chemicals throughout their working day from shampoos and conditioners to hair dyes and colours, bleaches and other hairstyling products.
Hairdressers can also spend a lot of time with their hands in water and all of these things can contribute to the risk of developing dermatitis.
As a way of protecting the skin on their hands from chemicals or frequent water exposure, hairdressers sometimes wear protective gloves. If the gloves provided are latex based, there is a risk of the hairdresser developing a latex allergy or worsening an existing latex allergy. Synthetic gloves made of vinyl or nitrile are a much safer alternative to latex.
Latex allergies can cause skin conditions such as eczema and other types of dermatitis and respiratory problems such as asthma.
COSHH Regulations
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
As mentioned above, one of the main hazards hairdressers face at work is exposure to harmful chemicals.
There are detailed regulations in place which are designed to protect all workers, including hairdressers from exposure to chemicals and other harmful substances in the workplace and these are called “The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations” or COSHH for short.
The COSHH Regulations recommend that employers should use alternatives to harmful chemicals wherever possible, so employers must assess the health risks which come from those chemicals and take steps to prevent or control exposure. They should also, wherever appropriate, monitor the hairdressers' exposure and properly inform, instruct and train their employees to deal with harmful chemicals.
Personal Injury Claim Advice for Hairdressers
How to start a claim for compensation after an accident at work as a Hairdresser
If you or someone you know has suffered an injury, illness or disease which was not their fault, telephone us now for accurate claim advice.
There are strict time limits in place to make any personal injury compensation claim. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.
Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist personal injury solicitors and lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Thompsons Solicitors to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for you. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Contact us about your accident or injury
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