Abstract
Introduction:The risk of transmission of microorganisms in aesthetic and beauty centers is high when mitigation measures are not adopted; thus, it is necessary to constantly review the conditions of these centers, in order to prevent diseases and make the corresponding decisions.Objectives:To assess biosafety conditions of beauty centers in Valledupar, Colombia.Methods:This study followed a descriptive methodology and was based on the administration of a survey focused on determining which services are provided in beauty centers, on which activities are developed by their staff, and the conditions under which services are provided.Results:Study results that 93% of centers are legally constituted; furthermore, the most commonly provided service was hairdressing, with 21%. Only 9% of workers were covered by a social insurance system. In terms of social insurances, centers did not comply with minimum requirements.Conclusions:The aesthetic centers in Valledupar are not complying with requirements from biosafety protocols set forth by legislation and are thus adopting inadequate procedures.
Highlights
The objective of biosafety in establishments that develop cosmetic activities or with purposes of facial, hair, bodily, and ornamental beatification is preventing disease transmission and controlling vectors of transmission, in order to minimize the risk of transfer of pathogens and to protect and prevent detrimental impacts. This ensures that the development or the final product of all procedures do not endanger the health and the safety of individuals who work in the field of facial, bodily, and ornamental aesthetics, of their respective work places, of users, and of the environment.[1]
As for quality assessment, 82% of companies evaluate customer satisfaction only through a box for suggestions and complaints; 63% of aesthetic and beauty centers operate from Monday to Sunday, and the working hours that suits best for their needs was from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm de forma continua, since this was the response of 65% of study participants
The analysis of biosafety conditions in aesthetic and beauty centers in Valledupar found that they are mostly legally constituted and are subjected to the legal operation legislation. Workers at these centers are aware of biosafety regulations that should be adopted in order for the business to comply with appropriate procedures
Summary
The objective of biosafety in establishments that develop cosmetic activities or with purposes of facial, hair, bodily, and ornamental beatification is preventing disease transmission and controlling vectors of transmission, in order to minimize the risk of transfer of pathogens and to protect and prevent detrimental impacts This ensures that the development or the final product of all procedures do not endanger the health and the safety of individuals who work in the field of facial, bodily, and ornamental aesthetics, of their respective work places, of users, and of the environment.[1]. The beauty market has considerably grown in recent years, mostly due to media advertising, which has led to the development of techniques that often involves handling of tissues of hands and feet This practice increases the risk for biological factors underlying diseases, especially blood-related ones.[2]. Felipe et al.6showed that most professionals of the beauty segment who did not wear gloves when they had direct contact with blood used some type of medication or alcohol as preventive measures
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