3147The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received an employer request for a health hazard evaluation at a hair salon in Ohio. The owner was concerned about employees' exposure to formaldehyde when performing hair smoothing treatments using Brazilian Blowout(r) hair products. NIOSH's findings and recommendations are discussed.
3147The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received an employer request for a health hazard evaluation at a hair salon in Ohio. The owner was concerned about employees' exposure to formaldehyde when performing hair smoothing treatments using Brazilian Blowout(r) hair products. NIOSH's findings and recommendations are discussed.