Magazine for the professional nail industry.
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healthy working habits 69%yes DO YOU HAVE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR YOURSELF OR YOUR SALON? DO YOU HAVE A REFERRAL SYSTEM WITH A NAIL DOCTOR? [1] Yes, I have an agreement with a doctor to refer clients ....................... 6% no31% DO YOU HAVE ANY WORKRELATED HEALTH CONCERNS? I refer clients to a doctor in the area, but it's not a formal arrangement ................... 13% dermatitis 9% I don't have a referral system in place ............................................... neck problems 36% 81% shoulder pain 39% OF THOSE NAIL TECHS WHO HAVE A WORKRELATED HEALTH ISSUE, THESE ARE THE ISSUES. back trouble 43% tendonitis 17% DO YOU HAVE MEDICAL INSURANCE? [1] industry statistics yes 52% yes77% no23% carpal tunnel 28% wrist problems 33% Through a spouse's or partner's policy 38% No coverage 23% On my own policy 16% Covered by Medicare or Medicaid 5% Covered by the salon policy 5% Covered on parents' policy 4% Other kinds of coverage other 14% 7% Covered by a work policy at another job arthritis 22% 2% Whil than ha e more lf felt the of nail techs y suffe a work -related red from ailment, few too ver k even the mos y minimal t p measur reventive es for w safety. ork HOW OFTEN DO YOU WEAR PROTECTIVE GEAR? Always Gloves Most of the Time Half the Time Less Than Half the Time Never 17% 12% 20% 34% Finger wraps 5% 6% 4% 13% 72% Wrist brace 1% 4% 5% 10% 80% Mask 13% 9% 7% 10% 61% Protective eyewear 23% 8% 6% 13% 50% Splash-proof apron 50 | 17% 32% 11% 8% 11% 38% NAILS MAGAZINE | 2013-2014 THE BIG BOOK >>>