Perfect That Polish
Last updated: 30 October 2026
Responsible person: Katie Kelley
Review date: 30/10/2027
1. Our Commitment
Perfect That Polish is committed to providing a safe, clean and professional environment for customers, students, children, staff and visitors.
We aim to identify and manage foreseeable risks associated with nail treatments, training, children’s workshops and pamper parties.
2. Responsibilities
The business owner or designated responsible person will oversee health and safety arrangements.
All staff, assistants and participants must follow relevant safety instructions and report hazards, incidents or unsafe conditions promptly.
3. Risk Assessments
Suitable risk assessments will be carried out for relevant activities, premises, equipment and products.
These may include:
- Nail and beauty treatments.
- Practical training.
- Electrical equipment.
- Nail products and chemicals.
- Children’s workshops.
- Pamper parties.
- Slips, trips and falls.
- Fire and emergency arrangements.
Assessments will be reviewed when circumstances change.
4. Hygiene and Infection Prevention
We maintain appropriate hygiene standards for all nail and beauty activities.
This includes cleaning work surfaces, maintaining equipment, using suitable disinfection procedures and following hand hygiene practices.
Single-use items must be disposed of appropriately.
Reusable equipment must be cleaned and disinfected or sterilised as required for its intended use.
5. Product and Chemical Safety
Products must be used according to manufacturer instructions and applicable safety requirements.
Appropriate storage, ventilation, handling and disposal procedures must be followed.
Relevant Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessments will be maintained where required.
Children must not have uncontrolled access to hazardous products.
6. Allergies and Sensitivities
Customers and participants will be asked to disclose relevant allergies or sensitivities where necessary.
We may modify, postpone or decline a treatment where a safety concern exists.
Patch testing will be undertaken where appropriate and required by product guidance, professional standards or insurance conditions.
No treatment can be guaranteed to be free from the possibility of an allergic reaction.
7. Electrical Equipment
Electrical equipment, including nail lamps and e-files, must be maintained and used safely.
Damaged or defective equipment must be removed from use.
Children must not operate equipment unsuitable for their age, ability or activity.
8. Training Safety
Students must receive appropriate instruction before undertaking practical procedures.
They must follow hygiene, product safety and equipment guidance.
Where practical training involves models, appropriate consultation, consent and safety arrangements must be in place.
9. Children’s Workshops
Children’s activities will be planned with age, ability and supervision requirements in mind.
Equipment and products will be selected for suitability.
Allergy information, emergency contacts and parental consent must be obtained where required.
Refreshments will be handled hygienically, with relevant food allergies considered.
10. Pamper Parties
Pamper party activities must be appropriate for participants’ ages and individual needs.
Treatments must only be performed where suitable consent, products and safety arrangements are in place.
11. First Aid and Emergencies
Suitable first aid arrangements will be maintained according to the risks identified.
Staff must know how to respond to accidents, injuries and medical emergencies.
Emergency services will be contacted where necessary.
12. Fire Safety
Appropriate fire safety procedures must be in place.
Exits and escape routes must be kept clear.
Fire risk assessments and emergency arrangements will be maintained as required.
13. Accident Reporting
Accidents, incidents and near misses will be recorded and reviewed as appropriate.
Reportable incidents will be notified to the relevant authority where required by law, including under RIDDOR where applicable.
14. Accessibility and Individual Needs
We aim to consider reasonable adjustments for customers and participants with disabilities or additional needs.
Relevant requirements should be discussed before an appointment or activity where practical.
15. Policy Review
This policy will be reviewed regularly and updated following significant changes, incidents or identified risks.
16. Contact
Perfect That Polish
Website: www.ptpnailtraining.co.uk