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Hair Salon and Barber Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This hair salon and barber safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps salon owners, managers and staff ensure a safe retail environment for clients and employees.

It covers all key areas of a salon inspection, including competence, chemical handling, electrical safety, slip prevention, equipment condition, PPE, fire precautions, waste disposal, signage and emergency arrangements. The checklist is aligned with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and relevant HSE guidance.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑opening inspections – confirm the salon is ready for the day.
  • Daily safety rounds – spot‑check hazards during operation.
  • End‑of‑day close‑down – ensure everything is safely secured for the next day.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A.

Use the checklist by marking Yes, No or N/A for each question; any No answer must be investigated and corrective action taken before the task proceeds or the salon reopens. Record findings and retain them for inspection audits.

Applying this checklist helps maintain compliance, reduces the risk of slips, chemical exposure and electrical accidents, and demonstrates a commitment to client and employee safety.

Fully editable and shareable — customise the questions to your premises, download as a PDF and share with your team.

Compliant with: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.

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Checks covered in this Hair Salon and Barber Inspection checklist

This Hair Salon and Barber Inspection safety checklist template covers 24 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Has a current risk assessment for salon operations been completed and communicated to staff?
2Are all staff trained and competent to use scissors, razors and electric clippers?
3Have staff received COSHH training for hair dyes, bleaching agents and cleaning chemicals?
4Is the salon floor clean, dry and free of slip hazards at the start of each shift?
5Are wet floor signs used when water or product spills occur?
6Are electrical sockets and cords inspected for damage and kept away from water sources?
7Are portable electrical devices such as hairdryers and straighteners tested and maintained regularly?
8Is the grounding of electrical equipment verified before use?
9Are all chemicals, including hair dyes, bleach and peroxide, labelled, stored in a ventilated area and accompanied by COSHH assessments?
10Are material safety data sheets for all hazardous substances readily available?
11Is appropriate PPE such as gloves, aprons and eye protection provided and worn when handling chemicals?
12Is appropriate PPE such as non‑slip footwear worn by all staff when working on wet floors?
13Are scissors and razors kept clean, sharp and stored safely when not in use?
14Are electric clippers and trimmers inspected for blade condition and proper guards?
15Are fire extinguishers inspected, accessible and suitable for electrical fires?
16Are emergency exits clearly marked, unobstructed and known to staff?
17Is first‑aid provision, including trained staff and a stocked kit, available?
18Is waste from chemical use disposed of in line with COSHH guidelines?
19After each client, is the workstation cleaned and disinfected before the next use?
20Are ventilation systems such as extractors and fans operating correctly to control fumes?
21Is the salon area secured to prevent public access to hazardous zones behind chairs or equipment?
22Is the salon's electrical circuit load not exceeding its rated capacity?
23Are signs indicating ‘No smoking’ and ‘Chemical use area’ displayed?
24Upon closing, are all electrical equipment switched off and unplugged where appropriate?

Frequently asked questions

Are these safety checklist templates really free to download?

Yes — completely free. Customise any checklist to your workplace and download a professional, print-ready PDF in minutes. No paywall — a free account is all you need to download.

What format do the safety checklists download in?

Checklists download as a professional PDF, ready to print and complete on-site — each question has clear Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space. You choose portrait or landscape at download. Word and spreadsheet formats are being added.

Can I customise the checklist questions to my workplace?

Yes — fully. Add your own questions, edit or remove any of the pre-written ones, and reorder them to suit your site, task or inspection before you download.

Are the safety checklists suitable for UK workplaces?

Yes. The checklists are written around UK health and safety good practice and HSE guidance, and are suitable for inspections, audits, toolbox checks and routine workplace monitoring.

Do I need an account to use the checklist templates?

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Can I add my company logo and branding to the checklist?

Yes — add your company logo, colours and details on Standard and Pro plans, so the exported checklist carries your own branding. Guests and Free downloads carry Health & Safety Zone branding.

How do I complete the checklist once it is downloaded?

The exported checklist is a blank, ready-to-use document: print it and tick Yes, No or N/A against each question and write any comments in the notes space, then sign and date it in the sign-off section.

What types of safety checklist can I create?

We are building specialist checklists across a wide range of subjects and industries — fire safety, workplace inspections, equipment and machinery checks, site inductions, vehicle checks, PPE, first aid and more. Browse by category to find the right one.

How often should safety checklists be completed?

It depends on the activity and your risk assessment — many checks are daily, weekly or monthly, while others are done before each task or shift. Completed, dated checklists provide a useful record of your monitoring.

Are the checklists a substitute for a risk assessment?

No. A checklist is a monitoring and inspection tool that complements your risk assessments and method statements — it helps confirm that controls are in place and working. Use them alongside your risk assessments.

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