Chemical Safety in Hairdressing Information Sheet

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Type of item
MS information
Country
Ireland
2019

English

Description

The short brochure informs about the main health hazards of hairdressers related to the use of chemicals. It provides short and easy advice on simple measures to reduce exposure and prevent occupational disease. 

Access tool

URL
https://www.hsa.ie/eng/publications_and_forms/publications/latest_publications/…

Other data

Sector / Industry covered
Hairdressers & beauty salons
Provider
Provider name (English)
Health and Safety Authority
Provider name (Original)
Health and Safety Authority
Provider url:
Healthy, safe and productive lives and enterprises
https://www.hsa.ie/eng/
Type of provider
National authorities, ministries, etc.
Tasks covered
Beauty Culture
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Liquids
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Irritants/corrosives
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Substance Description

Not substance specific

Prevention measures
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Hygiene measures
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Guidance
Target group
Employers
Safety officers
Workers