Ventilation Systems Required in New York Nail Salons
Any New York salon licensed after October 3, 2016 must have a mechanical exhaust system with air exchange and that vents to the outside.
by Erika Kotite
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Any New York salon licensed after October 3, 2016 must have a mechanical exhaust system with air exchange and that vents to the outside.
The fan pulls nail dust/odor down through the filter, leaving nothing but clean, odor-and-chemical-free air at the source.
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Empower Nail Art's Lucien Henderson shows off his new Healthy Air Source Capture System for nail salons. It removes nail dust, chemical vapors, odors and other contaminates out of the breathing zone of nail techs and clients.
Naja Rickete demonstrates KUPA's Mani-pro Passport Portable E-file over the Valentino Beauty Air Purifier ventilation system.
Aerovex Systems shows salons how to improve indoor air quality with an Aerovex Ventilation System. This video shows how a source capture system, room purifier, and a building ventilation system can minimize inhalation exposure to nail products and reduce the health risk of salon technicians.
If you’re feeling guilty about not wearing a mask while doing nails, you can drop the self-reproach — if you’re using a properly maintained source-capture ventilation system.
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Doug Schoon lays out in simple terms how to properly ventilate your salon. For more info on the PBA and NMC ventilation guidelines, click here for a PDF handout.For more Doug Schoon videos please visit - http://facetofacewithdougschoon.com/