Personal Care Services: Health Hazards
Commons · Question 29027 · Tabled 10 Sep 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 21 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Charlie Maynard
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of public health risks associated with barbering, particularly regarding infection control where razors and sharp tools are used.
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 21 Sep 2026
Businesses in the hair and beauty sector including barber shops, hairdressers and beauty salons are required to comply with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated regulations, which place duties on businesses to assess and control the ...