This report presents how hairdressers are exposed to conditions that can cause or exacerbate musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). The purpose of this scoping review is to gain insight into the current state of research on MSD in hairdressing.

This article is one in a series of discussion papers looking at sectors that have a high prevalence of MSDs. It summarises the findings of a review undertaken as part of the ergoHair project, which aims to promote a healthy and safe working environment in the hairdressing sector.

ergoHair – Development and promotion of a healthy and safe working environment through the design of ergonomic workplaces and work processes in the hairdressing sector. The reports Cut to the Chase! provides ergonomic tips fpr employers and employees.

ergoHair – Development and promotion of a healthy and safe working environment through the design of ergonomic workplaces and work processes in the hairdressing sector. This document provides a selection of good practice examples of ergonomics inthe hairdressing sector in Europe.

Hairdressing is a sector particularly affected by musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). Carsat Centre-Ouest, the Direccte and an inter-company occupational health service in the Haute-Vienne have devoted a prevention action to this sector. It brought to light a new work tool, scissors without rings, with...

Hand-arm vibration can cause vibration white finger, a permanent and painful numbness and tingling in the hands and arms, also painful joints and muscle weakening. There is also evidence that it may cause carpel tunnel syndrome. The control of vibration at work place duties on employers to eliminate...

Hand-arm vibration can cause vibration white finger, a permanent and painful numbness and tingling in the hands and arms, also painful joints and muscle weakening. There is also evidence that it may cause carpel tunnel syndrome. The control of vibration at work place duties on employers to eliminate...