Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)NoticesNational Bargaining Council for the Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Beauty and Skincare IndustryExtension to Non-parties of the Consolidated Main Collective AgreementTerms and Conditions that will apply nationally26. Provision of Equipment |
| 26.1 | Save for the equipment recorded in clause 26.2 below, an Employer of an Establishment shall provide all necessary fittings to create an environment to effectively render Cosmetology services in an Establishment. |
| 26.2 | Each Employee shall provide his or her own equipment to render the Cosmetology services, including but not limited to:— |
| 26.2.1 | Curling tongs; |
| 26.2.2 | Flat irons; |
| 26.2.3 | Scissors; |
| 26.2.4 | Combs; |
| 26.2.5 | Hand dryers; |
| 26.2.6 | Clippers; |
| 26.2.7 | Blow dryers, |
| 26.2.8 | Rollers; |
| 26.2.9 | Pins; |
| 26.2.10 | Hair clips; |
| 26.2.11 | Razors; |
| 26.2.12 | Blades; |
| 26.2.13 | Neck brushes; |
| 26.2.14 | Additional Protective garments; |
| 26.2.15 | Highlight caps and strop; |
| 26.3 | Should only Barbering serves be rendered in an Establishment:— |
| 26.3.1 | an Employer or Legal owner must provide each Barber with at least: |
| 26.3.1.1 | 1 (one) sterilizing unit containing a solution of at least 40% (forty percent) formalin for the necessary purpose of sterilizing barbering tools, other than shaving brushes; and |
| 26.3.1.2 | a sterilizing cabinet operation with ultraviolet rays for the same purposes; and |
| 26.3.1.3 | an antiseptic bath containing a solution equivalent to that of formalin in the ration of 56 (fifty-six) ml to 2,25 ( two and a quarter) litres of water for the purpose of sterilizing shaving brushes; and |
| 26.3.1.4 | a freshly laundered towel for the use of the Barber with each customer, and; |
| 26.3.1.5 | a liquid, powdered or tube soap or shaving cream, and; |
| 26.3.1.6 | a supply of clean paper to wipe the tools and in particular the razor after each stropping operation; and; |
| 26.3.1.7 | a styptic in the form of powder or liquid to be used as a spray or on a fresh clean piece of cotton wool, and |
| 26.3.1.8 | a covered receptacle for the purpose of receiving all soiled paper and cotton wool and hair after each operation, |
| 26.4 | A Barber shall provide his or her own: |
| 26.4.1 | 2 (two) shaving brushes so as to allow for one brush, not in use, to be kept in the antiseptic bath; and |
| 26.4.2 | Razors; |
| 26.4.3 | Blades; |
| 26.4.4 | Neck brushes; |
| 26.4.5 | Scissors; |
| 26.4.6 | Combs; |
| 26.4.7 | Clippers; |
| 26.4.8 | Additional Protective garment, and |
| 26.4.9 | Strop |