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Working in a Nail Salon

Selected References

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  • Ferguson KK, et al. 2014. Environmental phthalate exposure and preterm birth. JAMA Pediatr. Jan;168(1):61-7.
  • Gallicchio L, et al. 2009. Cosmetologists and reproductive outcomes. Obstet Gynecol. 113(5):1018-26.
  • Gallicchio L, et al. 2010. Health outcomes of children born to cosmetologists compared to children of women in other occupations. Reprod Toxicol. 29(3):361-5.
  • Gallicchio L, et al. 2010. Menstrual cycle abnormalities among cosmetologists: the Reproductive Outcomes in Salon Employees (ROSE) study. Reprod Sci. 17(1):20-8.
  • Garcia E, et al. 2015. Evaluating a county-based healthy nail salon recognition program. Am J Ind Med. Feb;58(2):193-202.
  • Halliday-Bell JA, et al. 2009. Work as a hairdresser and cosmetologist and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Occup Med (Lond). 59(3):180-4.
  • Herdt-Losavio ML et al. 2009. The risk of congenital malformations and other neonatal and maternal health outcomes among licensed cosmetologists. Am J Perinatol. Oct;26(9):625-31.
  • Herdt-Losavio ML, et al. 2009. The risk of having a low birth weight or preterm infant among cosmetologists in New York State. Matern Child Health J. Jan;13(1):90-7.
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  • Kwapniewski R, et al. 2008. Occupational exposure to dibutyl phthalate among manicurists. J Occup Environ Med. Jun;50(6):705-11.
  • Lamplugh A, et al. 2019. Occupational exposure to volatile organic compounds and health risks in Colorado nail salons. Environ Pollut. 249:518-526.
  • OSHA publication OSHA 3542-05 2012. Stay Health and Safe While Giving Manicures and Pedicures: A Guide for Nail Salon Workers. https://www.osha.gov/Publications/3542nail-salon-workers-guide.pdf available in other languages at https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/nailsalons/.
  • Pak VM, et al. 2013. Occupational chemical exposures among cosmetologists: risk of reproductive disorders. Workplace Health Saf. 61(12):522-9.
  • Pavilonis B, et al. 2018. Assessing indoor air quality in New York City nail salons. J Occup Environ Hyg. Mar 1:1-23.
  • Quach T, et al. 2015. Adverse birth outcomes and maternal complications in licensed cosmetologists and manicurists in California. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 88(7):823-33.