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NEWS  FROM THE RSA

IMPORTANT WEATHER ADVICE FROM RSA INSURANCE

Leading insurance company RSA provides important advice abou how you can limit the risks that you and your family might face during serious weather conditions.

YOUR HOME

• leave your central heating running in all rooms at a constant temperature (the coldest time is between 1am and 3am).
• Open your attic trap door to let warm air circulate into the attic.  Leave the area under the tank un-insulated.

Know where your stop valve is, so that if you do have a leak, you can turn off the water.

• Treat your driveway with sals and grit, so as to prevent slips and falls.
• Please check on the well-being of elderly neighbours.

YOUR CAR

Only make journeys if they are absolutely necessary.  Keep a close watch for weather warnings and heed the advice of the emergency services.

• Before settin out, ensure all windows in your vechicle are fully clear.  Brush all snow from the car\'s roof, as it could slip down over the windscreen.  Remove snow or ice from your shoes to reduce the risk of them slipping off the pedals.

When moving off from a standstill, use second gear to minimise wheel spin.

• It can take up to 10 times longer to stop in icy conditions so always allow extra room between you and the vehicle in front.  Stick to main roads as these are more likely to be gritted.
• Make sure your tyres are in good condition (minimum 1.6mm) and also check the condition of your wiper blades.
• Kepp water, blankets and a first aid kit in your car, for emergency situations.  Check anti-freeze levels and carry de-icer in case the locks freeze.
• If warming your car up dont leave it attended with the keys in the ignition.  Many cares are stolen this way by opportunist thieves each year.
• Take your breakdown telephone help-line number and mobile phone with you on all journeys.

This information was issued by Gunn Robinson O\'Higgins to the IHF.

The Irish Hairdressers Federation would like to request your support in compiling a list of all the 12 week blow-dry products on the market in Ireland. We have been requested by the Irish Medicines Board to assist in this exercise.  The IHF on behalf of its members wants to get clarification on this issue once and for all. Please supply the following details by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

1. Brand Name
2. Sub Brand
3. Product Type
4. Hair Salon Name and Address
5. Supplier/Distributor
6. Address as it appears on the label (any additional information if available)

Thanks for your support.

 IHF

IHF members - The Irish Hairdressers Federation are in regular contact with the HSE and the IMB regarding the issues surrounding 12 week blow-dry products. 

Statement from IMB 20th October 2010

http://www.imb.ie/EN/News/Concerns-Relating-to-use-of-Certain-Hair-Straightening-Products.aspx

 Statement from the IHF regarding 12 Week Blow dry

Friday 15th October 2010

The Irish Hairdressers Federation on behalf of its members would like to put forward the following statement re the 12 Week blow dry product.

The IHF is in regular contact with suppliers/manufacturers requesting updates on the status of their products.

The IHF has also been in touch with the HSE requesting clarification from them on the products that are under investigation by the HSE.

Our understanding is that a number of these products (of which there are many) have been recalled for further testing.

Some products have been recalled or are in the process of being recalled from the Irish Market. To our knowledge these products are available in Northern Ireland, the UK and in Europe.

The IHF would advise its members to contact the supplier/manufacturer of the particular product they are using immediately for an update on the status of this product.

Below is extract from letter issued by the HSE - 27th September 2010

“Having regard to the number of RAPEX alerts issued recently with regard to cosmetic products used in hair salons, the HSE write to advise you of the following information that may be useful to you in the Cosmetics Industry.

Please take note of the attached list of products in relation to your industry which have been the subject of the most recent Rapex Alerts. These products must not be offered for sale in premises.

For your convenience they have been listed as follows:

1. Hair Straightening Products
2. Hair Dyes/Other

You are advised to check out the following RAPEX ALERTS issued in 2010 relating to Hair Products that were deemed to pose a serious risk to the health and safety of consumers.

Please note in addition to the list below the Brazilian Blowout has also been recalled by the HSE and IMB

Dve Linii Antisedin Hair Care Product Venita

Concerns Relating to use of Certain Hair Straightening Products – Update Nov. 2nd

The Irish Medicines Board and HSE’s Environmental Health Service is warning Irish consumers of concerns relating to the use of a number of hair straightening products, many of which are marketed as providing a "12 week blow-dry" effect.

JLC WAGE SYSTEM

NOTE: The High Court ruling on 8th July - stating that JLC wage systems are unconstutitional will have implications for the hairdressing industry that is governed by a JLC agreement.

The Government will put in place temporary measures to deal with this and the IHF will keep members informed through its website and by email of these changes.

Update from NERA - 11 July 2011

http://www.employmentrights.ie/en/media/FAQ%20ERO%20High%20Court%20Ruling%2011%20July%202011.pdf