Council conducts annual inspections of all hairdressers, beauty salons, nail salons and skin penetration premises to ensure they are meeting their legislated requirements.
This inspection will involve the assessment of:
- cleanliness of premises
- fit-out and construction of premises
- provision of facilities and equipment for cleaning, sterilising, hand washing, and storage
- waste storage and disposal including sharps and contaminated waste
- current procedures
- hygiene standards and practices including cleaning, disinfecting and sanitising of equipment
- records for waste disposal and autoclave if required.
Council uses a standardised checklist during routine inspections.
Council charges the proprietor of the business an inspection fee in accordance with its fees and charges.