Correct procedures and cutting corners: a qualitative study of women's occupational health and safety in a beauty therapy industry


Autoria(s): Hepworth, J.; Murtagh, M.J.
Data(s)

01/12/2005

Resumo

Objective: To examine the context of occupational health and safety related to blood-borne communicable diseases practice. Methods: A case study approach using qualitative semi-structured interviews with five key informants who represented different sectors of the beauty therapy industry in South Australia. Results: Four main themes were identified: (i) exposure to blood and blood-borne communicable diseases; (ii) prevention in practice; (iii) OH&S problems; and (iv) industry needs. Conclusion: Key OH&S issues in the beauty therapy industry include: power relationships between employers and employees, equipment costs, the need for more continuing education, and monitoring of practitioners. Implications: Economic constraints, continuing education, and government regulation of the beauty therapy industry are highlighted as significant areas for further consideration in addressing the OH&S needs of practitioners and their clients.

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/60194/

Publicador

Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA)

Relação

DOI:10.1111/j.1467-842X.2005.tb00250.x

Hepworth, J. & Murtagh, M.J. (2005) Correct procedures and cutting corners: a qualitative study of women's occupational health and safety in a beauty therapy industry. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 29(6), pp. 555-557.

Fonte

School of Public Health & Social Work

Tipo

Journal Article