Presentation by Tony Fiore, Executive Director www.ohiosalonassociation.com director@ohiosalonassociation.com Salons, spas, and barbershop owners recovery after coronavirus pandemic House Economic Recovery Taskforce Tuesday, April 14, 2020 @OhioSalonAssoc #supportyoursalon #supportyourstylist @OhioSalonAssociation #supportyourbarber ohiosalonassoc
2020 Realities and Outlook • Approx. 12,000 salons, 50,000 cosmetology licensees; 8,000 barbers, 2,700 barbershops, 19,500 independent contractors, 168 schools (2019 Annual Report) • Some may not return to this industry due to the government’s ability to turn them off overnight • There was already a workforce pipeline shortage before COVID-19 • The pandemic may have driven many into the underground economy • License renewal • HB 197 extended deadline – December 1, 2020 • Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board will be communicating with licensees • May 2020 – barber licensees • October 2020 – cosmetology licensees
For th the public seeking th these beauty serv rvices • Public needs confidence that they are going to a safe, sanitary and infection free zone • The Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board already has great facility and infection control standards • Practical considerations (no official law, just guidelines and common sense) • Stagger appointments to avoid waiting area congestion • Eliminate communal area items (i.e. magazines, candies, coffee, etc.) • Minimize contact with POS systems or high touch areas (chairs, door, etc.) • Cloth mask and glove wearing for all licensees; patrons asked to wear cloth mask • Smiles and verbal greetings only – handshakes and hugs out for a while • Decline services for any client exhibiting signs of illness • Change cape for each customer
What els lse can th the state do for th this in industry? • Enact the changes in HB 399/SB 245 • Need to encourage women, men, and minorities to stay in/enter profession • Lower hours, license reciprocity across state lines, etc. will do so • Infection control in bill is national standard • Additional guidance, along with administrative rules and ORC, if followed properly, should cover COVID-19 for infection control - add to the list in code to be clear • Make distance learning provisions permanent - up to 50% - NACIS/Dept. of Ed. (national standard) • Eliminate practical exam (AK already did), determine if theory can be taken closer to home • Amend all registration/renewal fees for 2020; DAS could pay all “convenience fees” for CC payments • DO NOT make salon or barbershop’s opening contingent upon Board inspection • Not required for new salons to open (but within 30 days of opening), then every 2 years after
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