Self-reported work-related symptoms in hairdressers

Bradshaw, Lisa; Harris-Roberts, Joanne; Bowen, J.; Rahman, Shamim; Fishwick, David

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“…Furthermore, the SWEA reported that the information from the Swedish Cosmetic, Toiletry and Detergent Association and their safety instructions were not widely read 11) . This concurs with the findings from an English study, in which it was found that most hairdressers used information from labels on chemical products to assist product preparation and to determine whether the product would suit a particular client, but not for eventual health risk information 25) . The present study suggests the need for frequent inspections to stimulate interest and awareness in the profession with regard to existing regulations, which is an important issue for the authorities to deal with.…”

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“…These results confirm those from a recent British study of self-reported work-related symptoms in hairdressers showing that they have a greater prevalence of work-related symptoms in the shoulders, wrists, hands and lower and upper back, pain in the legs and feet and work-related coughs and asthma. The authors of the report maintain that professional training for hairdressers must include appropriate health education in addition to health risk assessment 13) . Hairdressers in Sweden are an occupational group that is predominantly female (87%) 12) .…”

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Swedish Female Hairdressers' Views on Their Work Environment—A Qualitative Study

Diab

Nielsen

Andersson

2014

Journal of Occupational Health

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Swedish Female Hairdressers' Views on Their Work Environment—A Qualitative Study: Kerstin KRONHOLM DIAB, et al. Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Lund University, Sweden— Objectives Hairdressers have several work‐related health hazards. Little is known of their strategies for the work environment. The aim of this study was to explore female hairdressers' own views on their physical, social and psychological work environment and possibilities of influencing it, implementation of their knowledge, financial impacts and how Work‐related symptoms affect their views. Methods Fourteen hairdressers working for four years were subjected to open‐ended interviews covering aspects of the physical, social and psychological work environment. Content analysis was applied. Results An awareness of the impact of the work environment and the possibilities of influencing it emerged, but also an inability to achieve preventive improvements. This included reflections concerning ventilation, health issues, job strain, hair products, financial issues, knowledge from school and concern for having to leave the profession. The organization and acceptance of the work environment were important issues. Making the work environment an active part of their business was not common. Conclusions Female hairdressers had an awareness of their work environment but lacked the means and strategies to make it an active part of their business. The main focus was on the customers and the work techniques. Having various symptoms did not alter this. Organizational and financial issues could put limitations on the work environment. Teachers were crucial in making the work environment interesting. Hairdressing was seen with advantages and disadvantages, and its future was seen as being insecure in terms of the occupational health risks. The hairdressers expressed a great pride in their profession providing possibilities for development.

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Swedish Female Hairdressers' Views on Their Work Environment—A Qualitative Study

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2014

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“…Females with a background as student hairdressers had more neck and shoulder pain in their first years of working life compared to females with a background in media/ design. These results are supported by a cross-sectional study comparing hairdressers with non-hairdressing controls (39). Males with a background in electrician studies showed less neck and shoulder pain compared to males with a background in media/design.…”

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A longitudinal study on risk factors for neck and shoulder pain among young adults in the transition from technical school to working life

Hanvold¹,

Wærsted²,

Mengshoel³

et al. 2014

Scand J Work Environ Health

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A longitudinal study on risk factors for neck and shoulder pain among young adults in the transition from technical school to working life by Hanvold TN, Waersted M, Mengshoel AM, Bjertness E, Twisk J, Veiersted KBThe results indicate that neck and shoulder pain increases during the transition from technical school to working life and that both work-related and individual factors are associated with pain development. This knowledge may help in improving early intervention strategies aiming to increase a sustainable work life among young adults. Affiliation 597Original article Scand J Work Environ Health. 2014;40(6):597-609. doi:10.5271/sjweh.3437 A longitudinal study on risk factors for neck and shoulder pain among young adults in the transition from technical school to working life Objectives The study examined the course of neck and shoulder pain among a cohort of technical school students entering working life. We also aimed to identify work-related and individual risk factors for neck and shoulder pain during this transition period. MethodsThe study was designed as a prospective cohort study following 420 technical school students (167 student hairdressers, 118 student electricians, and 135 media/design students) from school, through their apprenticeship and into working life. Every 4 th month over a 6.5 year period (2002)(2003)(2004)(2005)(2006)(2007)(2008)(2009), the participant`s neck and shoulder pain for the preceding four weeks was assessed. Mechanical and psychosocial workplace factors as well as individual factors were evaluated at baseline and/or during the follow-up period. Data were analyzed by generalized estimating equations (GEE). ResultsWe found a significant increase in neck and shoulder pain over time in the transition from technical school to working life. High mechanical workload was associated with neck and shoulder pain among women, while a high level of shoulder muscle endurance capacity was associated with lower rates of neck and shoulder pain among men. Perceived muscle tension and ethnicity were the most consistent predictors for neck and shoulder pain, found among both women and men.Conclusion Increased neck and shoulder pain was found in the transition from technical school to working life, and both work-related and individual factors were associated with pain development.

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“…U posljednje tri godine kožnih tegoba ili profesionalnih bolesti kože bilo je u nešto manje od petine salona (17 %) u kojima rade naši ispitanici, što je bitno manje od podatka dobivenog od frizera iz Ujedinjenog Kraljevstva, koji su iskazali postojanje upale kože šaka u trećini ispitivanih salona (10). Ovakav rezultat može se djelomično povezati s redovitim nošenjem zaštitnih rukavica pri poslovima koji uključuju korištenje kemikalija za bojenje i izbjeljivanje kose koje je iskazala većina naših ispitanika (87,8 %).…”

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Skin Protection at Work in Croatian Hairdressers (Results of the Evahair Questionnaire Developed Within the Eu Project „Safehair“)

Brkulj

Macan

2013

Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology

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Frizeri su prepoznati kao zanimanje koje uključuje značajne zdravstvene rizike, ponajviše za kožu. Od 2010. do 2012. provodio se EU-ov projekt SafeHair s ciljem razvoja zdravstvenih standarda i standarda mjera zaštite na radu za sprečavanje profesionalnih kožnih bolesti u frizerstvu, u kojem su sudjelovali i suradnici iz Hrvatske. Cilj je ovog rada utvrditi trenutačno stanje zaštite kože na radu hrvatskih frizera. Prikupljanje podataka provedeno je ispunjavanjem EvaHair upitnika, koji je sastavljen u sklopu projekta SafeHair. Analizirano je ukupno 213 upitnika. Među ispitanicima je bilo 133 (64 %) vlasnika salona, 46 (22 %) zaposlenika te 31 (14 %) frizerski učenik. Trideset šest (17 %) ispitanika potvrdilo je da je u protekle tri godine u njihovu salonu bilo slučajeva kožnih tegoba, a gotovo svi ispitanici (98 %) smatraju da je prevencija profesionalnih kožnih bolesti vrlo važna. Utvrđen je velik udio (40 % do 50 %) neodgovorenih pitanja o provođenju procjene opasnosti. Rukavice se najviše koriste prilikom tretiranja kose kemikalijama (88 %), a rijetko se koriste prilikom pranja kose (13 %). Iako su dostupne većini ispitanika (95 %), njih 32 % iskazalo je da ima problema s nošenjem rukavica, većinom zato što ograničavaju osjet opipa. Frizeri s >30 godina radnog staža značajno češće koriste rukavice pri pranju i šišanju kose u usporedbi s frizerima s <30 godina radnog staža (P<0,05). Obuka frizera o zaštiti kože češće je zastupljena (39 %) od obuke o zaštiti dišnih putova (15 %) te mišića i zglobova (18 %). Najviše ispitanika iskazalo je potrebu za pomoći pri korištenju zakona i informiranju o proizvodima (57 %) te obavljanju procjene opasnosti (49 %). Rezultati upućuju na potrebu daljnjeg rada na edukaciji frizera o zdravstvenim rizicima njihova radnog mjesta te o mjerama zaštite na radu i njihovoj implementaciji. Edukaciju iz područja zaštite na radu te primjenu mjera zaštite na radu potrebno je provoditi tijekom redovitog školovanja i u obliku trajne edukacije frizera. KLJUČNE RIJEČI: edukacija, kontaktni alergeni, kožni iritansi, profesionalni kontaktni dermatitis, procjena opasnosti na radnome mjestu, osobna zaštitna sredstva, rad na siguran načinKujundžić Brkulj M, and Macan J. SKIN PROTECTION IN HAIRDRESSERS Arh Hig Rada Toksikol 2013;64:295-303 Frizeri su prepoznati kao zanimanje koje uključuje značajne zdravstvene rizike, ponajviše za kožu (1, 2). Rizik od kožnih bolesti u frizera vezan je uz svakodnevnu izloženost brojnim čimbenicima s nadražujućim i senzibilizirajućim djelovanjem na kožu. Rad u vodi uz kontakt sa sapunom, šamponom i regeneratorom radni su uvjeti s poznatim nadražujućim djelovanjem na kožu koji, nakon opetovanih izloženosti, dovode do razvoja iritativnog kontaktnog dermatitisa šaka. Brojni kemijski sastojci boja za kosu, izbjeljivača, kemikalija za trajno kovrčanje, ali i šampona i preparata za njegu kose, senzibilizirajuće djeluju na kožu izazivajući pojavu alergijskog kontaktnog dermatitisa. Kao najčešći profesionalni frizerski alergeni pri tom se spominju parafenilendiamin, amon...

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Self-reported work-related symptoms in hairdressers

Abstract: This study identified frequently reported musculoskeletal, skin and respiratory symptoms in hairdressers. This points to a need to develop training that not only deals with risk assessment but also informs hairdressers about the health risks of their work.

Cited by 64 publications

References 27 publications

Swedish Female Hairdressers' Views on Their Work Environment—A Qualitative Study

Swedish Female Hairdressers' Views on Their Work Environment—A Qualitative Study

A longitudinal study on risk factors for neck and shoulder pain among young adults in the transition from technical school to working life

Skin Protection at Work in Croatian Hairdressers (Results of the Evahair Questionnaire Developed Within the Eu Project „Safehair“)

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