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(c) Unsatisfactory litter containers 19
(d) Inadequate lighting and ventilation 2
(e) Inadequate hot water supply 5
(f) Inadequate sterilization of implements 16
(g) Sanitary conveniences - defective,
unsuitable or insufficient 6
(h) Washing facilities inadequate 6
Briefly, the By-Laws deal with -
1. The structure and equipment - cleanliness and state of repair.
2. Staff - personal hygiene and clothing.
Mr. Outlaw reports that, on the whole, the standard of
hygiene of the premises was very good and the breaches observed
above, in the majority of cases, were of a minor character.
A variety of containers were used for waste hair, ranging
from the ideal impervious, pedal-operated binettes to hinged footstools
and temporary cardboard cartons. All the proprietors with
inadequate equipment were urged to provide impervious treadle bins
with close fitting lids and this was done or orders placed for the
requisite containers.
Instruments and Equipment
The custom of using headrests on chairs is declining, but
where now used they are invariably covered with a clean towel or
paper tissue. The practice of some hairdressers of folding and
re-using towels for this purpose for at least four customers is
unsatisfactory.
Arrangements for the disinfection and/or sterilization of
instruments and equipment varied considerably. A very high standard
obtained in many establishments, in others it was indifferent.
Likewise, many types of disinfectant were used for wiping or dipping
implements, but it appeared that the strength of the solution used
varied according to the sense of smell of the individual who made
it up.