IDENTIFYING RISKS
IN BEAUTY SERVICES
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IDENTIFYING RISKS
IN BEAUTY SERVICES
ACRYLIC NAIL SERVICE
Service Description: The addition of artificial products to the nails of the hands to add length or to strengthen the natural nail.
33. Apply UV/LED activated gel product on the nail
34. Place client's hand under UV/LED light, following manufacturer's instructions
35. Remove tacky layer
36. Apply and rub nail oil into surround skin
37. Client washes hands
38. Apply lotion to hands and arms
1. Ensure workstation and service area is clean and disinfected with an EPA disinfectant
2. Ensure service product is new or an unused disposable product applicator used to apply the product
3. Ensure all porous (single-use) items are new and unused
4. Ensure all non-porous tools, implements, and items are clean and disinfected
5. Ensure electrical instruments are clean, disinfected, and in good working order
Risks are highlighted in red font.
Nevada Risk Document
SERVICE STEPS & SUB-STEPS
Steps that present a risk are in red font and the icons represent the risk type.
11. Complete/review consultation
12. Determine the client's needs and preferences
13. Assess the client's skin and hair
14. Recommend treatment/service options
Client Consultation Procedure
Pre-Service Procedure
6. Wet hands with water
7. Apply liquid soap to hands
8. Lather soap in hands for 20 seconds
9. Rinse hands thoroughly with water
10. Dry hands with a towel
Post-Service Procedure
39. Discuss maintenance and aftercare
40. Discard any cross-contaminated products
41. Discard any porous (single-use) items used during the service
42. Clean and disinfect all non-porous tools, implements, and items or set aside tools, implements, and items in a disinfectant container to be cleaned and disinfected later
43. Store clean and disinfected tools, implements, and items in a clean closed storage container
44. Clean and disinfect electrical instruments that may have come in contact with the client, then place on a clean towel, hook, or in a clean closed container
45. Clean and disinfect workstation and service area with EPA disinfectant
Hand Cleaning Procedure (Before/After Service)
*An equally effective hand sanitizer may be used.
Infection Risk
Malpractice/Safety Risk
Product Reaction Risk
Risk Type Indicators
15. Client washes hands
Client Preparation
Cuticle Removal Procedure
17. Apply cuticle remover
18. Remove the nonliving portion of the cuticle
19. Clean under the free edge
20. File and remove shine
21. Clean surface of the nail
22. Apply alcohol or acetone to remove oils and surface moisture
Nail Preparation and Cleaning Procedure
23. Applies bonder or primer by following the manufacturer's instruction
Bonder/Primer Application
Nail Assessment
16. Evaluate nail health
Tip Application
24. Apply top to the natural nail
25. Cut the nail tip to the desired length
26. File and buff nail to smooth the contact area to the natural nail
Form Application
27. Position the nail form under the free edge and level with the natural nail
Liquid Monomer/Polymer Powder Application
28. Apply product following manufacturer's instructions
Nail Shaping Procedure
29. File (electric/manual) the sides of each nail
30. Buff the nails
31. Remove any dust with a clean brush
32. Apply cuticle oil
Finishing Gel Application
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