Laser/IPL Safety in the Beauty and Cosmetic Industry
It is common knowledge that there is generally a growing number of cosmetic and beauty businesses that provide non-surgical Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment in the country. Luton is no exception in the growth of this business.
Practitioners in this business are not required to be medically qualified or to be healthcare professionals in order to provide non-surgical Laser and IPL treatments.
Laser and intense pulsed light systems are powerful devices. If wrongly used or are in the hands of a person not properly trained to operate them, they can cause serious injury to the eyes, skin or tissue of persons undergoing treatment.
Council health and safety officers are working in partnership with other councils within the region to ensure local cosmetic and beauty businesses offering Laser and IPL treatments fully comply with the law.
We strongly encourage all those business offering these treatments that have not yet been visited by our health and safety officers to contact us on 01582 510330 or fill in the form below.
Guidance for employers to help them comply with the law is available on Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website.
The UK Government provides very useful information on the use of lasers, intense light source systems and LEDs in the beauty and cosmetic industry.
Luton Borough Council, Town Hall, George Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2BQ
Tel: 01582 510330