Hair Salon Equipment Safety and Maintenance Inspection Checklist
Regular equipment safety inspections prevent electrical hazards, equipment failures, and workplace injuries. This monthly inspection covers all major salon equipment to identify maintenance needs before equipment failure harms staff or clients.
- Industry: Beauty & Wellness
- Frequency: Monthly
- Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
- Role: Salon Owner / Manager
- Total Items: 36
Styling Chairs
Inspect all styling chairs for safety and functionality.
- All styling chair hydraulics operate smoothly without dropping?
- Chair bases stable - no rocking, wobble, or loose castors?
- Headrests secure and adjustable - not broken or missing?
- Armrests secure and functional?
- Chair upholstery intact - no cracks exposing foam that cannot be disinfected?
- Reclining mechanisms function properly if applicable?
Electrical Tools and Cords
Inspect all electrical styling tools and cords.
- All electrical cords inspected for fraying, cuts, or exposed wires?
- All damaged electrical tools removed from service and tagged out?
- Cords not pinched under furniture or run under rugs?
- Tool guards on clippers and trimmers intact?
- All electrical tools UL-listed or equivalent certification?
- Three-prong grounded plugs not modified or ground pin removed?
GFCI and Electrical Safety
Test and verify GFCI protection in wet areas.
- GFCI outlets at shampoo bowls tested this month?
- GFCI protection on all outlets within 6 feet of wet areas?
- No double adapters or cheater plugs in use?
- Electrical panel accessible and breakers labeled?
- No circuits overloaded - multiple high-wattage tools not on single circuit?
- No permanent extension cords used as substitute for permanent wiring?
Hood Dryers and Processing Equipment
Inspect hooded dryers, steamers, and processing equipment.
- Hood dryer temperatures tested and within safe range?
- Dryer timers functioning accurately?
- Hair steamer cleaned of mineral deposits?
- Steamer using distilled water per manufacturer recommendation?
- Hood dryer interior cleaned of product buildup?
- Temperature settings calibrated and labeled accurately?
Autoclave and Sterilization Equipment
Verify autoclave and sterilization equipment is properly maintained.
- Weekly biological spore test performed and passed?
- Spore test records retained for 3 years?
- Autoclave pressure and temperature gauges within calibration?
- Autoclave door seal free of cracks or damage?
- UV sanitizer bulbs replaced per manufacturer schedule?
- Sterilization equipment service log current?
Maintenance Documentation
Verify equipment maintenance records are complete.
- Equipment maintenance log updated with this month's inspection?
- Outstanding repair requests documented and assigned?
- Equipment warranty information accessible for repair decisions?
- Equipment repair vendor contacts accessible?
- Equipment replacement needs identified for budget planning?
- Next monthly equipment inspection scheduled?
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Why Use This Hair Salon Equipment Safety and Maintenance Inspection Checklist?
This hair salon equipment safety and maintenance inspection checklist helps beauty & wellness teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for salon owner / manager professionals, this checklist covers 36 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: monthly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Hair Salon Equipment Safety and Maintenance Inspection Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 36 inspection items across 6 sections: Styling Chairs, Electrical Tools and Cords, GFCI and Electrical Safety, Hood Dryers and Processing Equipment, Autoclave and Sterilization Equipment, Maintenance Documentation. It is designed for beauty & wellness operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed monthly. Each completion takes approximately 30-45 minutes.
Who should use this Hair Salon Equipment Safety and Maintenance Inspection Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Salon Owner / Manager professionals in the beauty & wellness industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.