In recent years, discount nail salons have proliferated. Despite the caring and artistic nature of the work, nail technicians are exposed to a variety of workplace hazards including chemicals and ergonomic stressors. Additionally, nail technicians in these salons are often women, recent immigrants and precariously employed, all of which impact their work and health. In this seminar I will describe results from several projects conducted in Toronto, Ontario that focus on better understanding health and safety in the context of discount nail salons.
Victoria Arrandale
Assistant Professor
University of Toronto