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NVQ level 3 spa therapy lecturer copy 2010 PAGES WWW.BEAUTYPACKAGES.CO.UK SAMPLE Sauna, Steam & Hydrotherapy 2010 Sauna Steam 21 Sauna and Sauna, steam and hydrotherapy package Sauna Hydrotherapy A dry heat treatment Originating from then rises, Scandinavian coun- w h i c h Did you know? tries a Finnish causes the The temperature of the sauna cabin is sauna to be Finnish sauna can vary hotter on between 60-120ºC. traditionally made from pine panels the upper When water is poured with slatted benches. A on to the c oa ls i t increases the humidity wooden benches thermome- son ranging up to 14 (moisture content) of the around the walls of ter should be people. sauna. the sauna for the placed near to the Contents High tempera tures are client to sit/lie on. roof of the sauna A Laconium i s a only recommended in A thermostatically to measure the larger saunas where tiled sauna that there is a greater controlled stove temp erature inside creates an evenly amount of air. warms the coals to the sauna. A hy- distributed mild The amoun t of swea t lost produce a dry heat. grometer should be dry heat at 55ºC. through hea t can vary Water can be used to check the It creates the heat from 0.15-1.5 li tres. ladled onto the humidity of the air from under floor This is why the body loses weight af ter heat coal, w hich creates within the sauna. and seat heating treatments. However steam and ther e- Sauna cabins are rather than a i t i s only a te mpora ry loss and will be re-gained fore increases the available in various stove. Some clients once a person drinks humidity of the sizes that can ac- may prefer this as water/fluids. sauna. This heat commodate 1 per- it is less intense. Effects of the sauna on the skin and body 1 Introduction to spa treatments •Increases t he circulation ducti on •Soot hing effect on t he whi c h causes eryt hema •The pr oduction of sweat nerve endings •The heart rate increases has a deep cleansing •Induces a feeling of •The blood v essels dilate effect relaxation Picture of a combined whi c h caus es the bl oo d •Temporary weight loss •Relaxes and warms the the rmo me ter and pressure to reduce due to t he amount of muscles hygrometer used to •Increased elimination of water expelled from t he •Helps to relieve a measure the temperature wastes and wat er due to body during sweat congested respiratory a nd hu mi di ty of the the incr ease in sweat pro- pro ducti on system sauna. Monitor clients and the operation of sauna, steam 25 Steam and hydrotherapy Withintreatments this package you will learn about: • Legal requirements • Working safely • Preparing, mainta ining and monitoring the 30 Hydrotherapy areas • Client consultation and care • The sauna, steam and hydrotherapy treatments • Shutdown the area • Aftercare advice 35 Hygiene for Spa pools The work areas that you will be required to work in include: • Sauna • Steam • Hydrotherapy • Shower s • Relaxation area 201041 Relaxation room 2 Legislation 42 Effects of heat and cold PAGES 5 Local Bylaws 43 Contra-actions WWW.BEAUTYPACKAGES.CO.UK 7 Hygiene 44 Aftercare advice SAMPLE Sauna, Steam and Hydrotherapy Package 11 Reception Aftercare advice The following advice should be provided Showering should client drinks fluids treatments suitably be recommended (preferably cool cleanse the skin and after the treatment water) following any warm the tissues Recommend to remove sweat, spa treatment. This enabling subsequent product use chemicals and stale is to re-hydrate the treatments to be and promote smells from the body following the more effective. retail sales body. Recommend treatment. If the Provide advice on that the shower client remains healthy eating if the 12 Consultation should not be hot, dehydrated, they clients aim is to slim Discuss how to only warm, to avoid may experience or lose weight. recreate spa irritation of the skin. treatments in the Allow a suitable rest home as this will period to prevent promote retail faintness or dizzi- sales in products ness occurring. It is advisable for the such as: client to rest for 5 • Exfoliants -20 minutes, then • Body lotion slowly rise to a • Shower gel sitting level and to Contra-indications • 16 Bath treat- stand up slowly. It is ments quite common for a person to feel dizzy following a spa treat- ment due to the heat dizziness, headaches, Discuss the impor- involved, the effect extreme thirst or tance of regular of the treatment on constipation. exercise and a the circulation and Recommend suitable healthy eating plan. because they have further treatments Avoid putting prod- usually been lying or such as body ucts containing sitting down. massage, electrical chemicals onto the Replenishment of body treatments or skin such as depila- fluids is advisable, body wraps. All wet tory creams or self 17 Client preparation recommend that the or dry heat tanning products 18 Treatment uses 45 Shutdown of the spa 1 Monitor clients and the operation of sauna, steam and hydrotherapy Withintreatments this package you will learn about: • Legal requirements • Working safely • Preparing, mainta ining and monitoring the areas • Client consultation and2010 care • The sauna, steam and hydrotherapyPAGES treatments • Shutdown the area WWW.BEAUTYPACKAGES.CO.UK • Aftercare advice SAMPLE The work areas that you will be required to work in include: • Sauna • Steam • Hydrotherapy • Shower s • Relaxation area Clare Hargreaves-Norris Sauna, Steam & Hydrotherapy 2010 2 Legislation Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 This is the main piece of legislation under which nearly all other regulations are made. This piece of legislation covers all persons whether employers, employees or self-employed. Employers must provide: • Access to a health and safety policy. • Proper safety procedures e.g. fire exits and evacuation procedure. • Safe equipment that is serviced regularly. • Adequate training to all staff in safety procedures. • A workplace that is both safe and meets health requirements. Employees (you the therapist) must: • Follow health and safety procedures that your employer provides you with. • Act to protect yourself and others, such as clients and work colleagues. • Treat all equipment properly and report any faults that you notice to your manager. You must not misuse or2010 interfere with any equipment. The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 This act covers things such as toilet facilities, minimum working temperature, adequate lighting,PAGES adequate ventilation, appropriate floor covering, drinking water and staff area. The ManagementWWW.BEAUTYPACKAGES.CO.UK of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Under these regulations,SAMPLE the employer must make formal arrangements for maintaining and improving safe working conditions/practices. This includes risk assessments and requires: • Potential hazards to be identified. • An assessment of the potential risks associated with the hazards. • Identifying who is at risk. • Establishing how the risk can be minimised. • Staff to be trained to be able to identify and control risks. • Regular reviews to take place. Clare Hargreaves-Norris Sauna, Steam & Hydrotherapy 2010 3 Electricity at Work Regulations Act 1992 These regulations cover the installation, maintenance and use of electrical systems and equipment. If an electrical fault was to occur, it could result in electrical burns, electrical shock, fire, death, injury and loss of business These regulations state that: • You should always check any equipment before use. • A qualified electrician should check all pieces of electrical equipment in the workplace annually. • Any equipment that is broken or damaged should not be used. This includes things such as exposed wires, cracked sockets etc. • Sockets should never be overloaded. • You should have a procedure in place for checking hand held tools to make sure that they are not re-used if faulty. • You should keep records of the electrical testing. Task What precautions should you follow when using electrical equipment? • Equipment must comply with British Standard2010 of Safety. • The equipment must be wired correctly and checked by a qualified electrician every 12 months - a sticker would indicate this. • No liquids should be near thePAGES electrical equipment. • Leads should not be trailing. • Equipment must be cleaned regularly. • Always checkWWW.BEAUTYPACKAGES.CO.UK the equipment is working properly before use – remember it is your responsibility to check the equipment every time. SAMPLE Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 These regulations explain how hazardous substances should be used, stored and disposed of. A hazardous substance includes things such as chemicals, substances, biological agents and dust. In order to comply with COSHH the employer should carry out a COSHH risk assessment by firstly obtaining a copy of the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) sheets off the suppliers. This will provide all safety information on each product and will list if any precautions need to be taken such as wearing gloves when handling a substance. The employer Clare Hargreaves-Norris Sauna, Steam & Hydrotherapy 2010 4 must ensure that employees are properly informed, trained and supervised. Detailed instructions must be kept regarding any products considered hazardous and you should know how to: 1. Store in the correct place. 2. Any precautions needed when using the substance. 3. Use the substance correctly. 4. Dispose of the substance correctly. The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 This aims to prevent discrimination against people with disabilities. Employers are expected to make reasonable adjustments to their premises to enable a person with a disability to work there, or for a client to access the premises. A disability is defined as: • A person with a physical or mental impairment. • A person with an impairment that has an adverse effect on a person’s ability to perform normal activities.