COSHH Assessment for Keratin Treatment Technicians - Completed for Your Business

Keratin smoothing treatments are among the most chemically significant services in professional hairdressing. Many keratin treatment products contain formaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing compounds such as methylene glycol. Formaldehyde is classified as a carcinogen and a respiratory sensitiser. The heat activation step of keratin treatments - applying a hot flat iron to formaldehyde-containing product on the client's hair - releases formaldehyde vapour into the salon air, creating a significant inhalation exposure for both the technician and the client. || The COSHH assessment for a keratin treatment technician must specifically address the formaldehyde content of the products used, the inhalation exposure during heat activation, the ventilation requirements for safe keratin treatment application, and the respiratory protection needed. || CompliantDocs generates your COSHH assessment from the specific keratin products you use, with specific attention to formaldehyde content and inhalation risks.

Formaldehyde vapour released during the heat activation step is the primary occupational health hazard of keratin treatments. This specific exposure route needs to be documented with appropriate ventilation and respiratory protection requirements. Many keratin technicians are unaware of the carcinogen classification of formaldehyde. CompliantDocs generates documentation that specifically addresses this risk.