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Selected References

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  • OSHA publication OSHA 3542-05 2012. Stay Healthy and Safe While Giving Manicures and Pedicures: A Guide for Nail Salon Workers. https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/3542nail-salon-workers-guide.pdf available in other languages at https://www.osha.gov/nail-salons.
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