Skin allergy Testing. Who is responsible?

[goodmanc1988]

Hello!

Sorry, I have been looking around and couldn't find an answer to my question.

This is a hypothetical question. We implement a very strict policy of "No test, No Tint." Thankfully I have never known anyone have an allergic reaction to colour.

In the case that a salon didn't skin test a client and the client had an allergic reaction, who in law is actually responsible? The salon, the owner or the stylist themselves? I've been asked by a member of staff and to be honest I don't know. I just know that you don't allow it to happen full stop.

Many thanks for your time.

Chris.

 

[cassies97]

If you're self employed - you.

If you have an employer - them.

 

[Grace_Hair]

Hello!

Sorry, I have been looking around and couldn't find an answer to my question.

This is a hypothetical question. We implement a very strict policy of "No test, No Tint." Thankfully I have never known anyone have an allergic reaction to colour.

In the case that a salon didn't skin test a client and the client had an allergic reaction, who in law is actually responsible? The salon, the owner or the stylist themselves? I've been asked by a member of staff and to be honest I don't know. I just know that you don't allow it to happen full stop.

Many thanks for your time.

Chris.

Depends whether you're employed.

If you're self employed. You'd be at fault.

If you're employed it would be the salon owner/salon