This page describes projects involving OCHNS and OCHNS partners. If you are a salon owner or community group and interested in being part of this collaborative or an upcoming project, please contact us at info@oregonhealthynailsalons.org.
Projects:
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NEW Collaborative members have secured two grants to better understand health status, salon health and safety, and information and training needs. Zero Waste Alliance has a project titled "Assessment of Workplace Hazards and Health Needs among Vietnamese Nail Technicians." Funding for this project is provided by the Kaiser Permanente Community Fund at the Northwest Health Foundation. CROET at Oregon Health and Science University will be working with community partners on an internally funded pilot grant to identify concerns and workplace safety knowledge among nail technicians and owners.
Best Management Practices seminars for nail salon owners and technicians provided by Oregon Health Licensing Agency. The Oregon Health Licensing Agency (OHLA) recently became one of the
first state regulatory agencies in the nation to offer health, safety
and infection control training in lieu of paying a civil fine. Read more by scrolling to the topic "OHLA Offers Innovative Alternatives to Issuing Civil Fines" in OHLA's March Newsletter.
Test out the Oregon Collaborative for Healthy Nail Salons Best Management Practices' Checklist. This checklist, still in test stages, will be useful to salon owners, technicians and safety and health professionals interested in prioritizing health and safety needs in salons. While very comprehensive, the checklist can be adapted to specific interests or needs. Download the checklist.
Oregon Collaborative for Healthy Nail Salons is an informal collaborative that welcomes all voices. Email us at info@oregonhealthynailsalons.org