Biossegurança em salões de beleza: avaliação da estrutura e dispositivos

Abstract

Objectives: to evaluate the physical structure, devices present in beauty salons and the dynamics of surfaces and furniture cleaning/disinfection in these establishments. Method: This was a cross-sectional study, involving 235 beauty salons. We interviewed manicurists/pedicurists, observing the physical structure of the salons and sterilization methods. Results: The average size of the salons was 67 m2, 49% had an exclusive room for manicurists/pedicurists; 2% did not have a bathroom; 30% had a single sink for all types of use, and in 43% of them, there was a separate space for cleaning items. Dry heat was the predominant method of sterilization (61.7%), in 35.3% of the cases, there was an autoclave, and in 33.2%, the sterilization was validated using the biological indicator. Cleaning of surfaces between customers was reported by 2% of the establishments. Conclusion: The structure of the salons needs to be reviewed, the spaces do not seem to meet the minimum demands for the developed activities, with adequate operating conditions, which increases the biological risk, such as the absence of toilets or sharing a single sink for different activities. Educational actions and safe guidance for operation aiming at the health safety of professionals and clients are necessary and emergency.