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Health Hazards in Nail Salons

Health Hazards in Nail Salons. Nail salon workers can be exposed to chemical, ergonomic, and biological hazards. Products used in nail salons can contain chemicals that workers can inhale or come in contact with. Product substitution, ventilation and simple work practices can reduce exposures.

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Health Hazards in Nail Salons

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  1. Health Hazards in Nail Salons

  2. Nail salon workers can be exposed to chemical, ergonomic, and biological hazards

  3. Products used in nail salons can contain chemicals that workers can inhale or come in contact with

  4. Product substitution, ventilation and simple work practices can reduce exposures

  5. OSHA requires that workers are trained on these hazards and about how to protect themselves

  6. Ergonomic hazards like static work and repetitive tasks can cause injuries to workers’ muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, and nerves

  7. Proper positioning, stretching, and other work practices can reduce the risk of these hazards

  8. Bacteria, fungi, and viruses are potential biological hazards if workers come in contact with infected blood, skin, or equipment from clients or co-workers

  9. OSHA has two resources that summarize this information for salon owners and workers Visit the nail salon webpage at: www.osha.gov/SLTC/nailsalons/

  10. OSHA also has services to help nail salon owners and workers

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