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Is accommodating people with reduced mobility in a hairdressing salon a given? Perhaps in theory, but not in practice… at least, not until the salon is properly equipped, particularly when it comes to shampoo basins.
Let’s start with a few legal points. A hairdressing salon falls into the category of public access premises (ERP). As such, unless there is a major technical impediment preventing compliance with standards, the premises must be accessible to all members of the public. This applies in particular to people with disabilities, and more specifically to people with reduced mobility (PRM) who use a wheelchair.
The requirements relate to parking, the width of the entrance and the absence of a step at the door, as well as access to the toilets if these are open to customers (if you are a tenant of the premises, it is the landlord’s responsibility to carry out the necessary work).
Furthermore, it may be well worth equipping your salon with at least one PRM-friendly shampoo basin. Indeed, the law specifies that facilities must also be adapted for people with disabilities, and using a ‘standard’ washbasin with a person in a wheelchair can prove very difficult.
A shampoo basin adapted for people with reduced mobility
In this context, My Salon offers professionals a specialised piece of equipment: the Podium. This shampoo basin takes the form of a height-adjustable polyester column. It also features a ceramic basin, which tilts in the same way as on other shampoo basin models.
With this unit, it is much easier to wash the hair of a person with reduced mobility. The client simply needs to position their wheelchair next to the unit, before the hairdresser adjusts the height of the column. Please note: for aesthetic reasons, the Podium is available in three colours: black, white and grey.
Installing this basin is no more complicated than installing a standard one. The hot and cold water inlets and the drainage outlets must be connected to the correct pipes.
Please note: whilst it is clear that installing a specialised washbasin is essential to properly accommodate a person with reduced mobility, this alone is not sufficient. It is, of course, important to bear in mind that access routes must be suitable for manual or electric wheelchairs. As even the smallest step can be an obstacle, you must also opt for a flat, continuous floor surface, or install a ramp to allow access.
Finally, My Salon strongly advises hairdressing professionals to put in place a specific reception protocol, setting out the steps to be taken depending on the layout of the furniture in your salon. Even with the best of intentions, it is not always easy to cater for clients with specific needs. As such, it is certainly worth – far from unnecessary – planning for wheelchair access within your salon.