14 Commandments for barbers, beauty parlours
Disposable towel for every client, all equipment to be sanitized, etc. etc.
BENGALURU:
Elaborating on the Karnataka government’s green signal to barbershops and beauty parlours during Lockdown 4.0, the Commissioner, Health and Family Welfare Services, has issued a detailed protocol of precautions to be observed.
The protocol is as follows:
1. Persons with fever, cold, cough and throat pain shall NOT be allowed inside.
2. Persons without face masks (clients and staff) shall not be allowed inside.
3. Hand sanitizers shall be made available at entry.
4. All staff shall wear face mask, head cover and apron at all times.
5. Disposable towel/paper sheet shall be used for each client.
6. All equipment shall be sanitised after each use on a client using 7% Lysol for 30 minutes. It is advised to have multiple sets so that while one set is disinfected, the other can be used.
7. Staff should sanitise their hands after every haircut.
8. Appointments or token system to be adopted to stagger clients’ entry.
9. Adequate spacing (of at least 1 metre) shall be maintained for seating.
10. All common areas, floors, lifts, lounge/area, staircase and handrails must be disinfected with 1% sodium hypochlorite solution (minimum twice daily).
11. Carpets and floor area shall be cleaned frequently.
12. Sharp waste which includes blades, disposable razors etc shall be collected in puncture proof, leak proof white container with 1% sodium hypochlorite solution. The container once 3/4th filled shall be handed over to biomedical waste disposal agency.
13. Display posters at the entrance about cough etiquette and social distancing. Kindly visit https://karunadu.karnataka.gov.in/hfw for more details.
14. All staff and helpers shall be educated to use face masks and observe cough etiquette. If they are found to be symptomatic for COVID-19, they shall be immediately referred to fever clinic or will have to call Apthamitra helpline 14410. They shall not enter the premises till complete recovery. Â
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