Record Keeping Record Keeping The most important aspect of record keeping for groomers are our Grooming Record Cards. Key things to remember: Every new customer must sign their consent to the Ts and Cs (found at the bottom of your record
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Record Keeping<br>
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Record Keeping The most important aspect of record keeping for groomers are our Grooming Record Cards.
Key things to remember:
Every new customer must sign their consent to the Ts and Cs (found at the bottom of your record cards).
Is the information up to date?
Storage – They must be kept in a locked area that customers cannot access for GDPR. A lockable cupboard in your establishment is a good idea.
Legislation: General Data Protection Regulations 2018<br>
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Record Keeping Other types of record keeping to consider:
- Stock: You may need to consider keeping track of consumable dates, amounts of product available and how to record sales to ensure a profit.
- Accounts: Different types of accounts including balance sheets, profit and loss, purchase and sales ledgers.
- Cleaning upkeep: You can produce daily, weekly and monthly rotas to keep on track of the cleaning of your business.<br>
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Accident Reporting & RIDDOR Routine (non-emergency) accidents will be recorded in the company accident book, with a note of the first aid undertaken. If inspected, this book can be used to illustrate good record keeping.
Where emergency first aid is given, RIDDOR must be followed.
Legislation: Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (2013)<br>
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Reporting major accidents and ill health at work is a legal requirement. This is undertaken on the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) website.
Accidents that must be reported include:
Major injuries requiring hospitalisation
Death of an employee
Notifiable Diseases (Rabies, Foot & Mouth)
Zoonotic diseases e.g. Leptospirosis, Ringworm
The information enables the (HSE) to identify where and how risks arise, and to investigate serious accidents. They can then help you to reduce injury and ill health in your workplace. RIDDOR<br>
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FIRST AID AND GROOMING As a groomer it is advisable for you to become a qualified Pet First Aider. If you have a first aid situation in the work place, this will give you the skills and tools you need to deal with the situation in a calm and safe manner.
Both a human and pet first aid kit are advisable to have in your parlour.
An accident report book should also be kept and filled in even for minor first aids. Only human first aids should be recorded in here. If a dog is injured this should be placed on their record card and correct procedures followed.<br>
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Electrical Safety Must be maintained correctly:
- Visual checks - Regular servicing
- Regular cleaning - Stored correctly
Damaged equipment? You must remove this from circulation. Label it with ‘Do Not Use’ and make the supervisor aware that a new one is needed. They can then replace it.
Remember: The better you look after your equipment, the longer it will last. It also prevents injury for both you and the dog.
Legislation – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013<br>
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PAT TESTING Stands for: Portable Appliance Testing
This can be carried out by a qualified electrician.
It is very important that this is carried out yearly for insurance purposes. Without it electrical faults will not be covered.
Recommendation: When you start your business, immediately get all equipment PAT tested. Then complete it yearly after this point. All electrical equipment is covered under warranty for the first year of its life. Therefore, undertaking PAT testing this way will ensure you are always covered. REMEMBER if buying second hand, electrical equipment will need PAT testing straight away!<br>
