Working in a nail salon can be an exciting and creative way to make a living. But for nail technicians who spend long hours there, nail salon air can become very harmful to breathe. Here are 5 ways to continuously keep the technicians and your customers healthy.
Provide Masks---When sanding or grinding nails, it is important to prevent inhalation of these fine particles. Providing and insisting that operators where masks when performing this service will help prevent eye, nose, and throat irritation.
Use Goggles---Covering eyes with plastic glasses is an important safety precaution to take to prevent particles from being sent airborne into the eyes of operators and customers. This is particularly important for technicians who are subjected to these irritants whenever they are providing a manicure or pedicure.
Opt For Green Products--- Nail polish, nail polish remover, hardeners, and acrylics have historically been made of up chemicals that evaporate easily into the air. Prolonged exposure to these fumes has not only caused the air to smell awful, but has caused symptoms such as dry throat, watering and/or burning eyes, headaches, and sometimes nausea and vomiting.
Fortunately, there are now many products available on the market that use more natural and earth friendly ingredients. These are less likely to emit the volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) that can cause the air to fill with chemicals. Not only is this a healthy choice to make, but a wise one for business, as many customers are now choosing nail salons that use more earth-friendly products.
Proper Storage and Disposal---If possible, store chemicals away from the area where services are performed. Should leakage occur from a bottle or tube, the fumes would be less likely to contaminate the air where clients and technicians would be affected.
Using metal trash containers with tops in the salon area will also prevent fumes from partially used containers from escaping into the air. Tissues, gloves, swabs and other items that have chemicals on them should also be placed in these cans immediately. Trash should be moved to an outside container several times each day to minimize the fumes.
Clean the Air With A Chemical Air Purifier---The most effective way to remove chemical fumes and odors is to use an air purifier that is specifically designed to eliminate chemicals from the air. It is important to choose a unit that can run 24 hours a day. This means that the air is being cleaned whether you are there or not; and it insures that your nail salon will be a healthy place for clients to relax and for nail technicians to work.
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