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Document ID (ISN)77883
CIS number 02-240
ISSN - Serial title 0007-9936 - Cahiers de médecine interprofessionnelle
Year 2001
Convention or series no. Ordonnance de prévention n°8
Title Recommendations for hairdressers
Original title Recommandations pour les métiers de la coiffure [in French]
Bibliographic information 2001, Vol.41, No.2, p.185-187.
Abstract Contents of this guidance note aimed at the hairdressing occupation: hand protection (protective creams, gloves), protection of the back and the musculoskeletal system (shoes, support stockings, weight of hairdryers, avoiding wrist flexions and repetitive movements); protective clothing; instruments and products (allergies, ergonomics, cleaning); actions to be undertaken in the event of accidents (splashes in eyes, cuts); recommended vaccinations (tetanus).
Descriptors (primary) occupational hygiene; hairdressing; occupational safety
Descriptors (secondary) tetanus; skin creams; allergies; harmful substances; standing posture; musculoskeletal diseases; data sheet; injuries; first aid; personal protective equipment; hand and arm protection; vaccination; wrist lesions
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Commerce, services, offices
Broad subject area(s) Industries and occupations
Browse category(ies) Bacterial and parasitic diseases
Hairdressing & beauty parlours