Health & Safety for Nail Technicians

Acrylic liquids, gels, solvents and fine dust make nail work one of the most COSHH-relevant trades there is. We produce the assessments that keep you, your staff and your clients safe — and keep you compliant.

Why It Matters

More Hazardous Than It Looks

The products on a nail desk are classified hazardous substances. Without proper control, repeated exposure can cause real, reportable harm to skin and lungs.

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Hazardous Chemicals (COSHH)

Acrylic liquids (monomers), gels, primers, adhesives, acetone and other solvents all require a COSHH assessment based on their safety data sheets.

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Airborne Dust

Filing and buffing acrylic and gel creates fine dust that can be inhaled. Extraction and controls need to be assessed and documented.

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Skin & Respiratory Sensitisation

Repeated contact can cause occupational dermatitis and asthma — conditions that are reportable to the HSE under RIDDOR.

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Ventilation & Lamps

Adequate ventilation/extraction and safe use of UV/LED curing lamps should be considered in your risk assessment.

COSHH applies to almost every nail salon

Because nail products are classified as hazardous substances, a COSHH assessment isn't optional — it's a legal duty under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. Cases of occupational dermatitis and asthma caused by poor control are reportable under RIDDOR.

We build your assessment around the exact products you use, working from their safety data sheets.

Get compliant — from £95

Health & Safety for Nail Technicians

More Hazardous Than It Looks

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