IDENTIFYING RISKS
IN BEAUTY SERVICES
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IDENTIFYING RISKS
IN BEAUTY SERVICES
DIP NAIL APPLICATION SERVICE
Service Description: The addition of artificial products to the nails of the hands to enhance the appearance of the natural nail.
30. Discuss maintenance and aftercare
31. Discard any cross-contaminated products
32. Discard any porous (single-use) items used during the service
33. 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
34. Store clean and disinfected tools, implements, and items in a clean closed storage container
35. Clean and disinfect workstation and service area with EPA disinfectant
28. File and buff the nails
29. Remove any dust with alcohol
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 is 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
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.
10. Complete/review consultation
11. Determine the client's needs and preferences
12. Assess the client's nails and surrounding skin
13. Recommend treatment/service options
Client Consultation Procedure
Pre-Service Procedure
5. Wet hands with water
6. Apply liquid soap to hands
7. Lather soap in hands for 20 seconds
8. Rinse hands thoroughly with water
9. Dry hands with a towel
Post-Service Procedure
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
14. Client washes hands
Client Preparation
Cuticle Removal Procedure
16. Apply cuticle remover
17. Remove the nonliving portion of the cuticle
18. Clean under the free edge
19. Clip or file the nails to desired nail shape and length
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
Nail Assessment
15. Evaluate nail health
Dip Application
23. Apply liquid base product to nail while avoiding skin contact
24. Apply powder to cover each nail individually
25. Remove excess powder
26. Apply layering gel between layers
27. Apply sealer or activator
Nail Shaping Procedure
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