Problems in Nail Salons
Nail salon workers across the United State are experiencing multiple problems affecting their health and well-being every day. They are working in an hazardous environment that exposes to chemicals found in glues, polishes, removers, emollients and other salon products. These chemicals may cause serious negative health effects such as asthma and other respiratory illnesses, skin disorders (e.g. allergic contact dermatitis), liver disease, reproductive loss, and cancer. Additionally, workers often endure muscle strains from awkward positions or repetitive motions; and have a high risk for infection from contact with client skin, nails, or blood. (Source: Health Hazards in Nail Salons. US Department of Labor . http://www.osha.gov/nail-salons)