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Procedures and protocols: Proper spa
procedures and protocols, including
client health history intake forms prior to
chemical peels and facials, and getting
these forms prior to treatments can help
prevent serious injuries to clients. This
can help determine which clients are
suitable candidates for these services.
On-site inspection: A review of the
condition of the physical premises of the
spa (including hazards such as floor
washing schedules leaving floors slippery, dangerous steps within the spa
and exposed or sharp edges, etc.) can
help prevent risky situations for guests
and staff.
harmful chemical hair sprays, such as
those used when doing Brazilian
Blowouts. Adding sprinklers and fire extinguishers in the spa premises is also part of
having a safety system in place.
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Risk Assumption or
Absorption: The financial impact of certain
losses can be shared with the
insurance company by having
higher deductibles. This way,
the spa assumes and absorbs
some of the financial costs of
claims. By having higher
deductibles, this will often
reduce the premium costs of
insurance and, over time, will
become significant savings on
the part of the spa owner.
WHAT CAN BE DONE:
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