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Nail Salons
Guidelines & Fact Sheets
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Nail Polish Wallet Card - "three free" (PDF)
http://nailsalonalliance.org/storage/Nail_Polish_walletcard.pdf
(California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative)
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This wallet card, prepared by the National Healthy Nail Salon Alliance, identifies available nail polishes that are free of toluene, dibutyl phthalate, and formaldehyde, commonly dubbed the “toxic-trio”.
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Overexposed and Underinformed: Dismantling Barriers to Health and Safety in California Nail Salons (Report & Policy Agenda April 2009) (PDF)
http://saloncollaborative.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/collaborativepolicyrecreport.pdf
(California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative)
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In view of obstacles to health and safety in nail salons, this Report and Policy Agenda aims to:
1) Provide important Background information on the nail care industry;
2) Articulate Policy Goals that would improve the lives of nail technicians and salon owners as well as bene?t consumers of nail care services; and,
3) Provide Policy Recommendations that could lead to attaining these goals for workers, owners, and consumers of nail care services.
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Nail salons: How to be safe at work (Vietnamese version) (PDF)
http://www.orosha.org/pdf/pubs/4783v.pdf
(Oregon OSHA)
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This Vietnamese language brochure provides basic health and safety information for nail salons and nail technicians. It is provided by Oregon OSHA with help from the Oregon Collaborative for Healthy Nail Salons (OCHNS).
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Vietnamese Healthy Nail Salon Project (English and Vietnamese) (PDF)
http://www.govlink.org/hazwaste/publications/index.cfm#2159
(King County Hazardous Waste Management Program)
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These one-page flyers describe the outreach program to salon owners and technicians on creating a safe work environment, training on proper waste disposal, emergency response, financial resources, and contacts. Includes pictures of safer practices and techniques..
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Oregon OSHA Fact Sheet Plus - Safety and health hazards in nail salons (PDF)
http://www.orosha.org/pdf/pubs/fact_sheets/fs28.pdf
(Oregon OSHA)
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There are about 14,500 certified nail technicians working in Oregon. This fact sheet describes the hazards and what technicians and nail salon owners can do to minimize exposure.
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Nail Salons: How to be safe at work (PDF)
http://www.orosha.org/pdf/pubs/4783e.pdf
(Oregon OSHA)
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This brochure provides basic health and safety information for nail salons and nail technicians. It is provided by Oregon OSHA with help from the Oregon Collaborative for Healthy Nail Salons (OCHNS). A Vietnamese version will be released soon.
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Women's Health & The Environment: Nail Salons
http://www.womenshealthandenvironment.org/article.php?id=132
(CHE)
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This site includes nail salon reports in English and Vietnamese, links to other organizations working on nail salon issues, nail salons science, nail salons media and more.
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OTIS Fact Sheet: Can my pregnant patient keep her job at the Nail Salon? (PDF)
http://otispregnancy.org/pdf/NailSalonFactSheetPhysician.pdf
(Organization of Teratology Information Services)
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Nail salon workers can reduce their exposure to the chemicals that may cause reproductive harm. This fact sheet offers guidance on how to reduce your patient’s exposure to chemicals. These strategies will help your pregnant patient protect her health, her pregnancy and her job.
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OTIS Fact Sheet: How can I protect myself and my pregnancy if I keep my job at the Nail Salon? (PDF)
http://otispregnancy.org/pdf/NailSalonFactSheetWorker.pdf
(Organization of Teratology Information Services)
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As a nail salon employee, you work with products that contain harmful chemicals. This fact sheet provided by the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists, offers suggestions on how to reduce your exposure to chemicals. These ideas can help you protect your health, your pregnancy and your job. A Vietnamese version of this fact sheet is also available at http://otispregnancy.org/pdf/Vietnamese_Nail_Salon.pdf.
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Protecting the Health of Nail Salon Workers - Updated March 2007 (PDF)
http://www.epa.gov/dfe/pubs/projects/salon/nailsalonguide.pdf
(EPA)
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pproximately 155,000 people work in the United States as manicurists and pedicurists. These trained professionals provide nail treatments including filing, polishing, applying artificial nails, and giving manicures and pedicures. This guide recommends shop practices that nail salon workers and owners can use to
minimize exposures and prevent overexposure.
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Recommended Cleaning and Disinfection Procedures for Foot Spa Basins in Salons
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/footspa_disinfection.htm
(EPA)
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This page provides information for salon owners, operators, and workers about disinfecting pedicure foot spa equipment
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Controlling Chemical Hazards During the Application of Artificial Fingernails
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hc28.html
(NIOSH)
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Artificial fingernail products are made from many chemicals, but the main one in most of these products is ethyl methacrylate (EMA). In 1974 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration outlawed a similar chemical, methyl methacrylate (MMA), used in fingernail products. MMA was proven harmful to nail technicians and customers.
Health Hazards
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NIOSH Science Blog: Nail Salon Table Evaluation
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/blog/nsb031009_nails.html
(NIOSH)
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is undertaking a unique research project to examine the effectiveness of different VNTs in removing potential exposures from the work area. NIOSH is requesting that developers, manufacturers, and vendors of VNTs submit new, unused, downdraft VNTs for a free evaluation.
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Glossed Over - Vietnamese Version (PDF)
http://www.womenandenvironment.org/campaignsandprograms/SafeCosmetics/Glossed_over_viet.pdf
(WE)
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Vietnamese version of the report, Glossed Over: Health Hazards Associated with Toxic Exposure in Nail Salons produced by Women's Voices For the Earth.
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Glossed Over - Health Hazards Associated with Toxic Exposure in Nail Salons (PDF)
http://www.womenandenvironment.org/campaignsandprograms/SafeCosmetics/WVE.NailSalon.Report.pdf
(WE)
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A look at the health hazards associated with toxic exposure in nail salons and recommendations for improving conditions for nail salon employees and
customers. By Alexandra Gorman and Philip O’Connor, Women’s Voices for the Earth
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Occupational Hazards in Nail Salons (PDF)
http://www.ohcow.on.ca/resources/handbooks/nail_salon/nail_salons.pdf
(OHCOW)
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With the rising popularity of nail cosmetics and the increasing volume clients, cosmetologists are being put at risk of increased and prolonged
exposures to various hazards in the workplace.
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The Nail Salon Industry and the Impact of Cosmetic Toxins on API Women’s Reproductive Health (PDF)
http://napawf.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/working/pdfs/issuebrief_nailsalon_updated.pdf
(NAPAWF)
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The May 2006 Issue Brief provided by the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum on women’s reproductive health issues related to the Nail Salon Industry.
Nail Salon Training
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Added May
Boston Public Heath Commission: Safe Nail Salon Training (Vietnamese)
http://www.bphc.org/programs/cib/environmentalhealth/environmentalhazards/safenailsalons/Forms%20%20Documents/2010%20Safe%20Nail%20Salon%20Training_Vietnamese.pptx
(BPHC)
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"
Tôi tên Nancie Nguy?n, làm vi?c cho ?y ban y tê´ công cô?ng Boston v? s?c kh?e và môi tru?ng cho nh?ng nhân viên móng tay. Chào m?ng quý b?n d?n v?i khóa hu?n luy?n An Toàn và S?c Kh?e hôm nay."
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Added May
Boston Public Heath Commission: Safe Nail Salon Training (English)
http://www.bphc.org/programs/cib/environmentalhealth/environmentalhazards/safenailsalons/Forms%20%20Documents/2010%20Safe%20Nail%20Salon%20Training%20-%20English.pptx
(BPHC)
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Powerpoint presentation by the Boston Public Health Commission's Safe Nail Salon Project (English version).
Waste Disposal
Web Sites & Organizations
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National Healthy Nail Salon Alliance
http://www.nailsalonalliance.org
(National Healthy Nail Salon Alliance)
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The Alliance was created to connect activists and organizations dedicated to improving nail salon worker health and safety, as well as develop a strategy for promoting research, oversight and regulation of the cosmetic industry. The Alliance maintains this webpage to provide important information and resources about toxic chemicals in nail products, worker health and safety issues, the Alliance’s activities and how you can get involved.
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Boston Public Health Commission: The Safe Nail Salon Project
http://www.bphc.org/programs/cib/environmentalhealth/environmentalhazards/safenailsalons/Pages/Home.aspx
(BPHC)
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The goal of the Boston Safe Nail Salons Project is to protect workers and the public from exposure to hazardous chemicals and air pollution in nail salons. Nail salon workers are exposed to an array of potentially hazardous compounds during nearly every service they provide. Safe Nail Salons will prevent or reduce disproportionate environmental and occupational health effects from the industry on workers and clients, as well as the surrounding neighborhoods.
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California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative
http://cahealthynailsalons.org/
(California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative)
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The California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative’s mission is to advance a preventive environmental health agenda to assure the health and safety of the nail and beauty salon communities.
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Oregon Collaborative for Healthy Nail Salons
http://www.oregonhealthynailsalons.org
(OCHNS)
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The Oregon Collaborative for Healthy Nail Salons (OCHNS) works to improve the environmental health of nail salon workers and customers through education and outreach. OCHNS welcomes your comments and participation!
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Women's Health & The Environment: Nail Salons
http://www.womenshealthandenvironment.org/article.php?id=132
(CHE)
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This site includes nail salon reports in English and Vietnamese, links to other organizations working on nail salon issues, nail salons science, nail salons media and more.
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Oregon Board of Cosmetology Safe Salons Public Education Campaign
http://egov.oregon.gov/OHLA/COS/Features/Safe_Salons.shtml
(OHLA)
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Practitioners and consumers alike can benefit from checking out OHLA's public education resources concerning salon health, safety and infection control.
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EPA Nail Salons Project Partners
http://www.epa.gov/dfe/pubs/projects/salon/partners.htm
(EPA)
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EPA would like to thank its many partner shops, partner organizations, and numerous individuals for their participation in the Nail Salon Project. This work could not have happened without the vital partnership established with our pilot shops, other federal, state, and local government agencies, and numerous individuals and organizations from the Asian-American communities in Houston, Texas.
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