Occupational Health Survey of Cosmetologists in Minnesota.

Occupational Health Survey of Cosmetologists in Minnesota. J Environ Health. 2017 05;79(9):8-14 Authors: Norlien KG, Landsteiner A, Carlson A Abstract Cosmetologists face a variety of occupational health and safety challenges. To gather information on respiratory issues related to work as a cosmetologist, licensed cosmetologists were invited by e-mail to participate in a short online survey. The survey collected demographic data, work history, respiratory symptoms, product usage, and health and safety training. Results revealed that while 57% of cosmetologists reported having received training on customer or consumer safety, only 10.5% had received training on worker health such as work-related asthma and/or breathing issues. Respiratory symptoms were reported by 46% of respondents. Length of employment and the use of glues or adhesives were associated with a diagnosis of asthma. PMID: 29154510 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Environmental Health - Category: Environmental Health Tags: J Environ Health Source Type: research