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Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)

Notices

National Bargaining Council for the Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Beauty and Skincare Industry

Extension to Non-parties of the Consolidated Collective Agreement in terms of Sec 32(2) of the LRA

Terms and Conditions that will apply Nationally

26. Provision of Equipment

 

26.1 Save for the equipment recorded in clause 26.2 below, an Employer or Legal Owner of an Establishment shall provide all necessary fittings to create an environment to effectively render Cosmetology services in an Establishment.

 

26.2 Each Employee shall provide his or her own equipment to render the Cosmetology services, including but not limited to:—
26.2.1 Curling tongs;
26.2.2 Flat irons;
26.2.3 Scissors;
26.2.4 Combs;
26.2.5 Hand dryers;
26.2.6 Clippers;
26.2.7 Blow dryers,
26.2.8 Rollers;
26.2.9 Pins;
26.2.10 Hair clips;
26.2.11 Razors;
26.2.12 Blades;
26.2.13 Neck brushes;
26.2.14 Additional Protective garments;
26.2.15 Highlight caps and strop;

 

26.3 Should only Barbering serves be rendered in an Establishment:—
26.3.1 an Employer or Legal owner must provide each Barber with at least:
26.3.1.1 1 (one) sterilizing unit containing a solution of at least 40% (forty percent) formalin for the necessary purpose of sterilizing barbering tools, other than shaving brushes; and
26.3.1.2 a sterilizing cabinet operation with ultraviolet rays for the same purposes; and
26.3.1.3 an antiseptic bath containing a solution equivalent to that of formalin in the ration of 56 (fifty-six) ml to 2,25 ( two and a quarter) litres of water for the purpose of sterilizing shaving brushes; and
26.3.1.4 a freshly laundered towel for the use of the Barber with each customer, and;
26.3.1.5 a liquid, powdered or tube soap or shaving cream, and;
26.3.1.6 a supply of clean paper to wipe the tools and in particular the razor after each stropping operation; and;
26.3.1.7 a styptic in the form of powder or liquid to be used as a spray or on a fresh clean piece of cotton wool, and
26.3.1.8 a covered receptacle for the purpose of receiving all soiled paper and cotton wool and hair after each operation,

 

26.4 A Barber shall provide his or her own:
26.4.1 2 (two) shaving brushes so as to allow for one brush, not in use, to be kept in the antiseptic bath; and
26.4.2 Razors;
26.4.3 Blades;
26.4.4 Neck brushes;
26.4.5 Scissors;
26.4.6 Combs;
26.4.7 Clippers;
26.4.8 Additional Protective garment, and
26.4.9 Strop