IDENTIFYING RISKS
IN BEAUTY SERVICES
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IDENTIFYING RISKS
IN BEAUTY SERVICES
GEL POLISH SERVICE
Service Description: The addition of artificial products to the nails of the hands to add length or to strengthen the natural nail.
27. Apply and rub the nail oil into surrounding skin
28. 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 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
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. 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
28. Discuss maintenance and aftercare
29. Discard any cross-contaminated products
30. Discard any porous (single-use) items used during the service
31. 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
32. Store clean and disinfected tools, implements, and items in a clean closed storage container
33. 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
34. 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
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
23. Apply UV/LED activated gel product on the nail
24. Place client's hand under UV/LED light, following manufacturer's instructions
25. Remove tacky layer
Hard/Soft Gel Application
Nail Assessment
15. Evaluate nail health
Finishing Application
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