Nail salons are typically small businesses that employ or contract trained professionals to provide a variety of nail care and beauty services—including nail filing, polishing, artificial nail application, manicures, pedicures, and other hand-and-foot treatments.
Across the United States, more than 375,000 nail technicians work in salons, and while the work may appear low-risk, these professionals face numerous health and safety hazards every day.
This course provides critical information about these hazards and outlines best practices to help nail salon workers and employers prevent injuries, illnesses, and long-term health effects. It will cover essential safety topics such as chemical exposure prevention, proper ventilation, infection control, and ergonomic safety.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Describe how chemicals can enter the body of a worker and how they can affect health. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Identify product labeling and information requirements found on Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). |
| LO 1.1.3 | Discuss the importance of adequate ventilation in nail salons. |
| LO 1.1.4 | Describe the risk and hazard controls for exposure to biological hazards. |
| LO 1.1.5 | Describe procedures within the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Discuss safe work practices to prevent exposure to hazardous chemicals. |
| LO 1.2.2 | Identify the different methods used to keep hazardous products off the skin, out of the eyes, and lungs. |
| LO 1.3.1 | Describe ergonomic best practices to prevent musculoskeletal injuries. |
| LO 1.3.2 | Discuss the benefits of an effective stretching program to improve flexibility and reduce strain. |