Safe Working Habits For Healthy Air

Here is a list of best practices to follow when planning, inspecting, or remodelling the air quality system of your salon. Not only will you be in accordance with local and federal regulation, but your nail techs and clients will appriciate the cleanliness of the atmosphere in your salon.

• The outdoors, preferably to the roof and away from any intake vents for the salon and neighboring businesses.
• Salons should have their own ventilation systems and avoid sharing with adjacent businesses.
• The minimum recommended amount of fresh air per occupant for salons is 25 ft.³ per minute
• Use professional quality systems and avoid devices designed for home use.
• Replace all filters regularly and according to the manufacturers directions. If filters are not replaced, these systems may become ineffective.
• Avoid using ozone generating air cleaning devices. Healthy people, an especially those with respiratory difficulty, can experience breathing problems when exposed to even relatively low levels of ozone.
• Dispose of waste products according to manufacturer’s instructions or MSDS.
• Properly ventilate storage area where professional products are kept.
• Keep top exhaust vents on work tables clear of any obstruction, e.g., cloth towels.
• Keep all product containers tightly closed when not in use.
• Avoid using bulk size containers when performing services. Instead, transfer products from large containers to smaller, properly labeled containers. Perform this task in a well ventilated area.
• Avoid using bulk size containers when performing services. Instead, transfer products from large containers to smaller, properly labeled containers. Perform this task in a well ventilated area.
• Wear properly fitted N95 rated dust mask to prevent inhaling dust particles.
• Read and understand the product’s MSDS before use and know where the MSDS can be quickly located.
• Maintain the latest copy of your state cosmetology board’s rules and regulations.