Nailing salon safety
Nina Notman digs her nails into the unsafe working conditions of the US manicure industry
An exposé by the New York Times has highlighted the impact some of the chemicals in nail care products might be having on the health of manicurists. The newspaper reports a high prevalence of respiratory disorders and skin complaints among these workers, as well as elevated rates of some types of cancers and low birth-weight babies. There are also cases of repeated miscarriages and abnormal child development, which the mothers interviewed have linked to their choice of job. Much of this is hearsay, however, as little solid scientific research has been done.
Nina Notman covers the story
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