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Assessing the knowledge, attitudes, and safety practices of aesthetic laser hair removal providers in British Columbia.

Sidhu, A. (2023). Assessing the knowledge, attitudes, and safety practices of aesthetic laser hair removal providers in British Columbia. doi:https://doi.org/10.47339/ephj.2023.221
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Aesthetic laser hair removal (LHR) has gained global popularity. Guidelines are present to assist LHR operators in safely providing their services, however, there is a need for prescriptive measures in the regulations that govern Personal Service Establishment (PSE), which Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) enforce. Inadequate training can lead to improper use of the LHR device, which can cause various injuries or disorders to both the clients and the operator. Practitioners must be sufficiently trained and educated on the risks, hazards, and safety measures required to provide LHR services adequately. Therefore, LHR providers should be assessed to determine any discrepancies in safety knowledge., laser hair removal, reduction, safety, knowledge, exposure, risk