Nail Technicians Risk Developing Asthma

In the last decade new professions have emerged due to the specific demands of the modern society. Some of these carry with them certain risks. A somewhat unusual example of these is the profession of a nail technician.

This profession has become a world-wide personal care industry and thousands of people work for it as well as use it. The concern here is that the nail technicians, in particular those who apply artificial nails, are under great risk for developing respiratory symptoms and asthma.

This is because nail technicians work long hours, they work at close range with multiple agents and some of these are potentially dangerous (potential sensitizers and respiratory irritants). Furthermore, they are exposed to nail dusts, acetone, ethyl acetate, disinfectants and other substances and agents that can be harmful to your health and contribute to acquisition of certain occupational diseases.

Lung functions and airway inflammation may be largely influenced by the work environment and previously mentioned agents and substances that the nail technician is exposed to daily. If unnoticed, this can develop into certain forms of asthma.

To avoid this, certain precautions should be taken and special equipment should be provided to the people working in the profession. This, however, is often not the case.

If you or anyone in your family is a victim of an accident at work or if you have developed a disease while working, please contact our No Win No Fee lawyers on 0800 0891331 or complete the claim form below and we will advise you on your first steps to receiving the compensation that you and your family deserve.

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