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J Prev Med Public Health

Title:		"Assessment of occupational symptoms and chemical exposures for nail salon technicians in Daegu City, Korea"
Author(s):		Park SA; Gwak S; Choi S;
Address:		"Department of Public Health, Graduate School, Catholic University of Daegu, Gyeongsan, Korea. Department of Occupational Health, Graduate School, Catholic University of Daegu, Gyeongsan, Korea. Department of Public Health, Graduate School, Catholic University of Daegu, Gyeongsan, Korea. ; Department of Occupational Health, Graduate School, Catholic University of Daegu, Gyeongsan, Korea"
Journal Title:		J Prev Med Public Health
Year:		2014
Volume:		20140530
Issue:		3
Page Number:		169 - 176
DOI:		10.3961/jpmph.2014.47.3.169
ISSN/ISBN:		2233-4521 (Electronic) 1975-8375 (Print) 1975-8375 (Linking)
Abstract:		"OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate occupational symptoms and chemical exposures of nail salon technicians. METHODS: Work-related symptoms of nail salon technicians in Daegu City were surveyed using a researcher-administered questionnaire, and responses were compared to those of non-exposed office workers as controls. Personal exposure level of airborne volatile organic compounds was also monitored using passive samplers. RESULTS: A total of 159 subjects in 120 salons were interviewed. Average work-shift concentrations of 13 chemicals were measured for 50 workers from 30 salons using personal passive samplers. The most frequently reported respiratory or neurologic symptoms by nail shop technicians compared to controls were nose irritation (odds ratio [OR], 54.0; confidence interval [CI], 21.6 to 134.8), followed by headache (OR, 9.3; CI, 4.7 to 18), and throat irritation (OR, 4.3; CI, 2.2 to 8.5). For eyes and skin, 92% of respondents complained eye irritation (OR, 13.1; CI, 5.7 to 30.1). In musculoskeletal symptoms, workers reported pain or discomfort in shoulders (OR, 20.3; CI, 7.7 to 54) and neck (OR, 19.7; CI, 8.9 to 43.6). From personal measurements, the proportion of exceeding the Korean Occupational Exposure Limit was the highest for acetone with 64%, followed by toluene (50%), butyl acetate (46%), and methyl methacrylate (12%). However, the service was being provided without a proper ventilation system in most surveyed shops. CONCLUSIONS: Based on these findings, it is warranted to have appropriate local exhaust ventilation place to ensure adequate health protection of nail shop technicians as well as customers. At the same time, greater policy interests are warranted in nail care business to protect health of both workers and customers"
Keywords:		"Adolescent Adult Air Pollutants, Occupational/*chemistry Eye Diseases/physiopathology Female Humans Interviews as Topic Male Middle Aged Musculoskeletal Diseases/physiopathology Occupational Diseases/physiopathology Occupational Exposure/*analysis Republi;"
Notes:		"MedlinePark, Sung-Ae Gwak, Sugyeong Choi, Sangjun eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Korea (South) 2014/06/13 J Prev Med Public Health. 2014 May; 47(3):169-76. doi: 10.3961/jpmph.2014.47.3.169. Epub 2014 May 30"