1Department of Public Health, William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ, USA
2Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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OSHA1 | NYC legislation2 |
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According to OSHA guidelines, latex gloves are appropriate to use while handling acetone, but nitrile gloves should be used when dealing with harsher chemicals | Protective gloves made of nitrile, or another similar non-permeable material for workers with a sensitivity to nitrile gloves |
You must have a sufficient number of gloves available so that each nail technician has access to and is able to use a new pair of gloves for each customer | |
All workers must wear gloves when handling potentially hazardous chemicals or waste and during cleanup, or when performing any nail service that has a risk of breaking the customer’s skin |