Salon Inspections

Skin penetration procedures, hairdressing and beauty salon

Waverley council has about 150 hairdressers and premises where skin penetration procedures are carried out and that are regularly inspected by councils Environmental Health Officers. Procedures performed at these premises include but not limited:

  • Pedicure (including removal of dead skin)
  • Manicure (including acrylic, gel nails, cutting of cuticles and skin wicks)
  • Tattooing
  • Hairdressing
  • Body piercing (including ear piercing)
  • Beauty treatment/therapy (eg skin lacing, removal of dead skin and black head extraction)
  • Acupuncture
  • Any other activity which includes skin penetration.

These premises are inspected annually. Premises are checked for compliance with the public health legislation and associated codes and guidelines that deal with issues such as cleanliness, construction, sterilisation of equipment and usage practices and personal hygiene of staff.

Council registration

Download a copy of the application for salon registration.

For further information contact Councils Customer Service Centre 9369 8000

Inspection fees

An inspection fee is charged in accordance with Council's Pricing Policy, Fees & Charges. If Councils EHO’s are required to reinspect the salon a fee will be charged.

Resources

You can obtain various information about procedures, guidelines and codes from the NSW Health website which were produced to assist businesses comply with the legislation, and provide best practice solutions to infection control, ensuring the safety of clients and staff.