Assessing Acute Symptoms Related to Occupational Exposures Among Nail Salon Technicians

OBJECTIVE:This cross-sectional field study evaluated potential associations between acute symptoms among nail technicians and exposure of chemical hazards in New Jersey salons. METHODS:In 2016, an in-person safety and health survey was conducted. Data were gathered on symptoms, demographics, work hi...

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Published in:Journal of occupational and environmental medicine 2018-04, Vol.60 (4), p.343-349
Main Authors: Shendell, Derek G, Graber, Judith M, Milich, Lindsey J, Pratt, Michael E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Demographics
Demography
Exposure
Females
Hazard identification
Job satisfaction
Nose
Occupational hazards
Occupational health
Occupational safety
Organic chemistry
Personal protective equipment
Pharynx
Protective equipment
Safety
Skin
Technicians
Tobacco
Training
Ventilation
Work environment
Work life balance
Workers
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Summary:OBJECTIVE:This cross-sectional field study evaluated potential associations between acute symptoms among nail technicians and exposure of chemical hazards in New Jersey salons. METHODS:In 2016, an in-person safety and health survey was conducted. Data were gathered on symptoms, demographics, work history, tobacco use, area and/or task ventilation, use of personal protective equipment, and safety training. Workplace hazards were identified by observational survey during site visit walk-throughs. RESULTS:Of the 68 respondents from 40 participating salons whose owners agreed to participate (35% salon-level participation), most were Asian females with a self-reported history of work-associated eye, nose, throat, and skin symptoms. Few workers used personal protective equipment. Most workers had not received training in their primary language. CONCLUSIONS:Nail salon workers need comprehensive chemical use training. More research is needed to determine extent of exposure.
ISSN:1076-2752
1536-5948
DOI:10.1097/JOM.0000000000001210