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Airborne Pathogens Health and Safety Airborne Pathogens and Other Invisible Invaders: Airborne diseases/illnesses can result from pathogens in the air spreading simply by breathing. Airborne disease can spread when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, releasing nasal or throat secretions into the air to be breathed in by other people. When you breathe airborne pathogenic organisms in, they take up residence inside you. You can also pick up germs when you touch an infected surface, and then touch your own eyes, nose or mouth. For your own health and safety, the health and safety of your clients and also the health of your business (you don’t work if you are sick), it is important to take every precaution you can to avoid spreading airborne pathogens. Common Examples of Airborne Diseases: The common cold, chicken pox, measles, influenza, whooping cough, tuberculosis, diphtheria, mumps, covid-19. Airborne diseases usually result in one or more of the following symptoms: Inflammation of your nose, throat, sinuses, or lungs Coughing Sneezing Congestion Runny nose Sore throat Swollen glands Headache Body aches Loss of appetite Fever Fatigue If your client comes in complaining of any of these symptoms it is imperative to ask enough questions to see if this is something that may indicate that you should not provide the service. Often symptoms like fatigue or loss of appetite on their own are not always clear indicators, but when paired with a runny nose or a fever they offer a clear indication that this person is suffering from a possible airborne disease. Prevention of the Spread of Airborne Diseases: What can you do to prevent spreading an airborne disease? While it’s impossible to completely avoid airborne pathogens, there are some things you can do to lower your chances of getting sick. Avoid close contact with people who have active symptoms of disease. Stay home when you’re sick. Don’t let vulnerable people come in close contact with you. Make it clear to clients that they must reschedule an appointment if they are unwell. If you are unwell, it is important that you reschedule your appointments so you do not spread the illness to your clients. ALWAYS wear a face mask to prevent spreading or breathing in germs while working. If you have a client who is sneezing or coughing, don’t be afraid to ask her to come back when the symptoms have dissipated. A good way to avoid the disappointment of a canceled or rescheduled appointment the day of, or an awkward conversation at your door, is to include a memo in your confirmation email reminding people that they must reschedule if they have a cough, runny nose, fever or any other symptoms. Wash your hands thoroughly (at least 20 seconds) and often, and always after sneezing or coughing. Avoid touching your face, nose or eyes during or after an appointment prior to washing your hands. Keep all tools and products (lash trays, adhesive, etc.) stored in a covered space. All one-time-use items, such as face masks, mascara wands, etc. should be stored in covered containers to avoid the spreading of airborne pathogens. Take out what you need for each client and return the remainder back to the covered storage container. As you go out into the world of eyelash extensions, you will meet other technicians from other training schools and it will be exciting and interesting and often a great learning experience for you to exchange tips, notes, tricks and other skills you have learned or developed over time. Unfortunately, our industry is unregulated and there are many people out there being trained on improper hygiene and safety protocols. After learning what you have about safety protocols and why we do it, it may seem strange to you that others would not be performing the same steps, but sadly it is so common in our industry. This is just one reason among many why, as a J Lash Academy graduate, you will stand out among the rest!