Topic : ventilation

You Are Now Entering the Breathing Zone: Salon Ventilation Guide

February 6, 2013  | Article

The invisible beachball-sized sphere of air that surrounds your face in all directions is a great place to start implementing efficient salon ventilation. NAILS walks you through all of the things you need to know, from what to look for in a ventilation system to how the components work to a few tweaks you can make in your day-to-day habits for extra protection. Get ready to breathe easy.

air purification

February 1, 2013  | Encyclopedia

Air purification is attempting to remove impurities from the air. Two common methods are High Efficiency Particulate Arresting (HEPA) or electrostatic air filters to clean the air; HEPA units effectively remove 99.

ventilation systems

February 1, 2013  | Encyclopedia

Ventilation systems come in various types, sizes, and efficacies.

How Ventilation Reduces Solvents in Nail Salons

November 21, 2012  | Video

This video, from the Local Hazardous Waste Program in King County, Washington, shows the measurement levels of common nail salon solvents in the air, both with and without source-capture ventilation.

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vapor

November 20, 2012  | Encyclopedia

The gas formed by the evaporation of liquids, i.e. solvents; this term is often confused with “fumes.”

HVAC

November 19, 2012  | Encyclopedia

An abbreviation for a system that provides heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.

fumes

November 19, 2012  | Encyclopedia

Very small, fine solid particles suspended in the air; they are formed when solid substances are vaporized by very high temperatures; fumes do not occur in the nail industry and are sometimes incorrectly confused with vapors.

breathing zone

November 19, 2012  | Encyclopedia

The two-foot-square area between a nail tech’s mouth and work area; the area wherein dust, vapors, and particles can be inhaled if a nail technician does not wear a mask or otherwise protect herself against exposure and inhalation.

Nail Vacuum System by Erica's ATA Inc.

November 19, 2012  | Video

Erica of EricasATA Inc. shares how to assemble and use the company's nail vacuum system.

OSHA Guide: Stay Healthy When Giving Manicures and Pedicures

September 17, 2012  | Article

Be sure to download “Stay Healthy and Safe While Giving Manicures and Pedicures,” a recently released 20-page booklet created by OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration).

Aerovex Systems Three Zone Salon Ventilation - Doug Schoon

July 9, 2012  | Video

Internationally known scientist Doug Schoon explains Aerovex Systems "Three Zone Protection" salon ventilation control measures.

Aerovex Systems Logo

July 6, 2012  | Video

Aerovex Systems motion logo. Aerovex Systems provides the Chemical Source Capture System, "The One That Works" Salon Air Purifier and Dust Plus HVAC Filters for Nail and Hair Salons.

Chemical Source Capture Systems

July 3, 2012  | Video

Aerovex Systems chemical source capture system is a portable local exhaust ventilation system and fume extractor. Three Zone Protection salon ventilation control measures include a salon air purifier and salon air and dust filters. Proper ventilation and air purification for a hair salon and nail salon creates a healthy salon environment.

Aerovex Systems' Hair Salon Ventilation

June 30, 2012  | Video

Aerovex Systems chemical source capture system is a portable local exhaust ventilation system and fume extractor. Three Zone Protection salon ventilation control measures include a salon air purifier and salon air and dust filters. Proper ventilation and air purification for a hair salon and nail salon creates a healthy salon environment.

The One That Works Nail and Hair Salon Air Purifier

June 27, 2012  | Video

"The One That Works" Salon Air Purifier, from Aerovex Systems, was made exclusively for the ventilation system needs of the nail and hair salon industry. It scrubs harmful vapors and dust from the air, creating a healthy salon environment.