Assessing Acute Symptoms Related to Occupational Exposures Among Nail Salon Technicians
| Autor: | Judith M. Graber, Derek G. Shendell, Michael E. Pratt, Lindsey J. Milich |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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Adult
Male Mucositis medicine.medical_specialty Demographics Eye Diseases Dermatitis Pilot Projects Dizziness Beauty Culture 03 medical and health sciences Young Adult 0302 clinical medicine Environmental health Occupational Exposure Surveys and Questionnaires Medicine Humans 030212 general & internal medicine Personal Protective Equipment Occupational Health Language New Jersey business.industry Communication Barriers Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Headache Middle Aged 030210 environmental & occupational health Ventilation Occupational Diseases medicine.anatomical_structure Cross-Sectional Studies Nails Physical therapy Nail (anatomy) Health survey Symptom Assessment business |
| Zdroj: | Journal of occupational and environmental medicine. 60(4) |
| ISSN: | 1536-5948 |
| Popis: | This cross-sectional field study evaluated potential associations between acute symptoms among nail technicians and exposure of chemical hazards in New Jersey salons.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.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.Nail salon workers need comprehensive chemical use training. More research is needed to determine extent of exposure. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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