New ventilation standards for NY nail salons take effect
Nail salons throughout New York state must supply enough fresh outdoor air for its patrons and workers to remove air contaminants – and send the chemicals, vapors and fumes outdoors, under new ventilation regulations now in effect in the state. Salon owners must ensure that the dangerous air is not recirculated back into the building.
“This is an industry where workers have long been prone to exploitation and unsafe working conditions – and these regulations are the latest step this administration has taken to right these wrongs and help ensure employees across New York are treated fairly and with dignity," said Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. “New York is taking the lead in creating fair and reasonable rules to protect nail salon workers and customers from dangerous chemicals,” Governor Cuomo said.