Despite the fact that no medical procedures in a nail salon is not carried out, the requirements and standards for hygiene and safety must be observed.
As with the medical procedures, beauty treatments and manicures involve close contact with clients. During a manicure or pedicure can be damaged skin or the nail plate of the client, so it is critical to carefully carry out all hygiene procedures. During the work the employees of the nail salon probably had to deal with the nail shapes and conditions. In order to protect yourself and clients from infection and transmission of pathogens, all salon staff must work in accordance with health regulations. In Germany, the Federal law "On the prevention of infectious diseases", under which must be carried out inspection, detection and prevention of the spread of the virus, came into force on 1 January 2001.
Modern products for all skin types, nail care and manicure, as well as sanitary products such as cleansers and disinfectants for hands and surfaces, contain various chemicals. Therefore, masters of manicure you have to work with chemicals every day that failure to comply with certain rules, can adversely affect the skin of hands and nails.
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Careful and accurate work with products containing chemicals that will allow the masters to avoid possible chemical reactions harmful to health. Compliance with safety standards when using products and materials will prevent such effects as redness, itching or allergic reaction that may occur immediately, or maybe later, as the master and the client. In addition to the risk associated with pathogens and allergic substances, there are a number of hazards: for example, an uneven surface, electrical appliances, poor organization of work and physical and mental stress can have unpleasant consequences for customers and for employees. Working in a nail salon, it is necessary to work not only in accordance with established laws and standards but also, equally important, requirements of trade associations.
Health and safety in the industry manicure: basic laws and standards
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| The law | Abbreviation | The content | For the original texts and detailed information on Germany, watch the following: |
| Arbeitsschutzgesetz</p>
(Act about health and safety) |
ArbSchG | Measures to improve health and increase level of safety | Bundesministeriumder</p>
Justiz (German Federal Ministry of justice): www.gesetze-im-internet. de |
| Arbeitssicherheitsgesetz</p>
(Act on occupational safety) |
ASiG | Standards for professional doctors, technicians, security workers and other professionals of safety and occupational health | |
| Gefahrstoffverordnung</p>
(Ordinance on hazardous substances) |
GefStoffV | Standards on the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances and preparations; safety and restrictions on use of substances | |
| Kosmetikverordnung</p>
(Regulation on cosmetics) |
KosmetikV | The list of allowed and prohibited substances; labeling standards; (safety and utilization) | |
| Betriebssicherheitsverordnung</p>
(Ordinance on occupational safety) |
BetrSichV | The regulation on the procurement and use of equipment | |
| Arbeitsstдttenverordnung</p>
(Charter about jobs) |
ArbStдttV | Standards for equipment used in the workplace | |
| Infektionsschutzgesetz</p>
(Act on prevention of infectious diseases) |
IfSG | The law on the prevention and combating of the spread of infectious diseases; rules for the treatment of carriers of infectious diseases | The Institute named Robert Koch:</p>
www.rki.de |
| Sanitary-hygienic norms</p>
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HygV | Detailed guidance on hygienic procedures, disinfection, sterilization and elimination of waste | Specifically for Germany:</p>
www.nordrheinwestfalendirekt. de |
| Medizinproduktegesetz</p>
(Act on medical devices) |
MPG | Standards for sales of medical equipment (apparatus and other tools for diagnosis, therapy and hygiene) | Bundesministeriumder</p>
Justiz (German Federal Ministry of justice): www. gesetze-im-internet.de |
| Medizinprodukte-</p>
Betreiberverordnung (Terms of use medical instruments) |
MPBetreibV</p>
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Regulations on the use of medical instruments in accordance with MPG (the standards for the testing and use) | Bundesministeriumder</p>
Justiz (German Federal Ministry of justice): www. gesetze-im-internet.de |
| PSA-Benutzungsverordnung</p>
(Regulation on the use of PPE) |
PSA-BV | The provision of procurement and use of PPE | Bundesministeriumder</p>
Justiz (German Federal Ministry of justice): www.gesetze-iminternet. de |
