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bo put, at frequent intervals during the day, into a covered receptacle
provided for the purpose.
6. Shelves, Tables and Cabinets, etc.—Every shelf, table, cabinet, etc.
in or on which instruments, towels or other materials used in the
business are placed, should be kept in a good and clean condition.
7. Fittings and Fixtures—Every basin, fitting or fixture should be
kept clean.
8. Water Supplies—An adequate supply of hot and cold water
should be readily available and a fresh supply of water used for
every customer whether for lathering, shaving or wet shampoo.
9. Towels, etc.—A clean towel should be placed around every customer,
or neck wool or band placed between the neck and the gown.
Hot towels must be thoroughly rinsed in boiling water before
being placed in the steamer.
10. Combs—Each employee should have at least two combs which
after use should be placed in a suitable disinfectant.
11. Use of Soaps and Powders, etc.—Soap in the form of solid soap,
cream or powder only should be used and a clean face cloth or spray
should be used for washing off. The use of powder-puffs and sponges
is strongly deprecated.
12. Disinfection of Brushes, Pots, etc.—All shaving brushes and pots
should be placed in disinfectant when not in use.
13. Personal Cleanliness—Each operator or assistant should give
strict attention to personal cleanliness, paying particular attention
to the hands and fingernails.
14. Overalls—Overalls worn by operators or assistants should be
made of material readily washable and should be changed frequently.
15. Use of Antiseptics and Disinfectants
(a) Every care should be taken to avoid risk of contagion from
skin disorders whether present in operators, assistants or customers.
(b) All hair brushes must be thoroughly washed in strong
disinfectant at least once a week. Loose hairs removed at least
twice daily and brushes lightly sprayed with disinfectant.
(c) All scissors should be wiped after use with clean cotton
wool dipped in antiseptic oil, and clippers lubricated with antiseptic
oil.
(d) Permanent waving pads, curlers and clamps should be
freed from hair after use and disinfected.
NOTE :—The foregoing provisions are in addition to the
requirements of the Shops Act, 1950 and the
London County Council Drainage bye-laws.