Measurement of selected indoor physical environmental factors in hairdresser salons in a Turkish City

Evci, E. Didem; Bilgin, Mehmet; Akgör, Ş; Zencirci, Serife Gokce; Ergin, Filiz; Beşer, Erdal

doi:10.1007/s10661-007-9637-y

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“…A recent Turkish study (Evci et al 2007) have shown higher temperature levels in hair dresser salons than found in our present study. However, this study was performed in the summer when it probably was warmer than in November/December when our present study took place.…”

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Airborne exposure to chemical substances in hairdresser salons

Ronda

Hollund

Moen

2008

Environ Monit Assess

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Several studies indicate health problems among hairdressers to be related to their chemical exposure at work. The purpose of this study was to describe the exposure of chemical compounds in the air of Spanish hairdresser salons, and to study differences between salons in central and suburban areas. Ten hairdresser salons were examined for two days, by recording number and type of customers, ventilation and size of salon. Both stationary and personal borne samples for organic compounds were collected, as well as stationary samples of ammonia. TVOC was calculated. Air temperature, relative humidity, CO and CO2 were logged for 48 h in each salon. Fifty-six personal and 28 stationary samples were analysed for organic compounds. Thirty-five different air-borne compounds were found in the working environment of the hairdressers. All levels were well below the limit values in Spain and USA, both for ammonia and organic compounds. TVOC ranged from 48.37 mg/m3 to 237.60 mg/m3, meaning that many salons had levels above suggested comfort values of 25. There were only minor differences in exposure between central and suburban salons. No salons had ventilation systems, and the CO2 was increasing during the day. The exposure was higher for several chemical compounds when hair dying was performed. Hairdressers were exposed to low air levels of a large number of chemical substances mostly related to work related to hair dying. There were no differences between exposure levels in salons in central and suburban areas.

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Airborne exposure to chemical substances in hairdresser salons

Ronda

Hollund

Moen

2008

Environ Monit Assess

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“…[6] It has been reported that the inner atmosphere of the salons are not only chemically unsafe, but also environmentally unsafe in terms of temperature, humidity, lighting, and ventilation. [6723] Workers' electrical and electromagnetic exposures were found to be high in this study. [23]…”

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Occupational health risks of barbers and coiffeurs in Izmir

Mandıracıoğlu

Köse²,

Gozaydin³

et al. 2009

Indian J Occup Environ Med

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The objective of this study was to examine self-reported occupational health risks and health complaints of barbers and hairdressers. A total of 1284 individuals from 300 workplaces in Izmir participated in this study. The workers completed the questionnaires during their training in occupational health. Self-reported symptoms were allergy: 35% and musculoskeletal symptoms: 32%. The frequency of allergy complaints was found to be significantly higher in older individuals and in women. Allergic complaints were more frequent in i) those having history of allergy, ii) in the group where the use of protective clothing and gloves was lower, iii) in smokers and in those who found ventilation in the workplace to be inadequate. Only 41.2% reported that they used gloves and 15.2% reported the use of protective clothing within the last month. It appears that poor occupational factors in barbers' salons and exposure to hairdressing chemicals bring about health problems of the hairdressers.

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“…Mandiracioglu et al, 2009 detected that 70% of hairdressers had air conditioned workplaces. Studies have shown that concomitant exposure to multiple chemicals in the workplace is a problem and that the inner atmosphere is not only chemically unsafe but also environmentally as regards temperature, humidity, illumination and ventilation (Leino et al, 1999, Evci et al, 2007and Ronda et al, 2008.…”

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Occupational Health Risks of Hairdressers: Knowledge, Practice and Self-Reported Symptoms

2019

Egypt. J. Occup. Med.

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Introduction: Hairdressing is associated with exposure to various harmful conditions which may be chemical, physical and ergonomic. Proper knowledge of hazardous exposures leads to reduction of adverse health outcomes. Hairdressing has been linked with several self-reported symptoms as respiratory, allergic and musculoskeletal complaints. Aim of work: To measure the knowledge of hairdressers regarding hazardous work exposures, safe work practices, in addition to describe the possible work-related symptoms experienced by them. Materials and methods: This is a cross sectional study including 200 male hairdressers working in this career for not less than 2 years. A self-administrated questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic and occupational data, description of the workplace safety measures, their knowledge regarding effects of hazardous work exposures. Complaints of any symptoms were also included related to respiratory, allergic reactions and skin problems. Results: Mean knowledge score of the study population was 4.65 ± 1.8 with the highest percentage of them reporting their knowledge of being at risk of musculoskeletal disorders and electrical injuries. Best practice was for wearing personal protective devices, washing hands after handling chemicals and before eating. A significant association was found between mean knowledge score and attending training courses. Moreover, a significant association was found between mean work duration and reporting chest symptoms and between mean working hours per day and skin allergic and musculoskeletal complaints. Conclusion: The poor knowledge of the possible health effects due to work exposures and the increased frequency of self-reported symptoms necessitate dissemination of general safety guidelines and offering more training courses to this occupational sector.

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Measurement of selected indoor physical environmental factors in hairdresser salons in a Turkish City

Abstract: This preliminary study suggests that physical environmental factors in the salons may be contributing to the health problems of the hairdressers, and the electrical equipment in the workplaces may have cumulative electric and electromagnetic effects.

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Airborne exposure to chemical substances in hairdresser salons

Airborne exposure to chemical substances in hairdresser salons

Occupational health risks of barbers and coiffeurs in Izmir

Occupational Health Risks of Hairdressers: Knowledge, Practice and Self-Reported Symptoms

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