| Document ID (ISN) | 105855 |
| CIS number |
06-1412 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0105-1873 - Contact Dermatitis |
| Year |
2006 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Nixon R., Roberts H., Frowen K., Sim M. |
| Title |
Knowledge of skin hazards and the use of gloves by Australian hairdressing students and practising hairdressers |
| Bibliographic information |
Feb. 2006, Vol.54, No.2, p.112-116. 19 ref. |
| Abstract |
This study of occupational contact dermatitis among hairdressers involved 193 trainee hairdressers and 184 practising hairdressers, who completed a questionnaire detailing their knowledge of skin hazards, the skills they practised and the frequency of glove use. Knowledge of skin hazards was poor in both groups. While up to 70% of participants correctly identified hairdressing chemicals as potential skin hazards, less than 15% correctly identified the role of wet work. Only a small proportion recognized that hairdressing chemicals could cause allergy. Less-experienced hairdressers often handled chemicals, particularly hair dyes containing p-phenylene diamine. The use of gloves was inadequate, particularly when performing work at the basin, which both junior and senior hairdressers did on a regular basis. Recommended strategies for the prevention of hand dermatitis among hairdressers include improved student education, appropriate glove use and the application of after-work moisturizing creams. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
safety consciousness; hairdressing; skin diseases |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
protective gloves; allergens; irritants; Australia; young persons; hair preparations; skin creams; questionnaire survey; apprentices; p-phenylenediamine |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Australia |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Safety culture and safety consciousness
Psychological factors
Skin diseases
Hairdressing & beauty parlours
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