Nail Salons / Hair Salons Licensing / Rego

That is not a problem in jurisdictions that have strong consumer protections in place. Inspections are borne mostly by the licensing regimes, sometimes subsidised by taxes, and sometimes by taxes. Some people feel there is value in paying more when there is something like safety or piece of mind in return.

or possibly would mitigate risks as well as actual cases. I would think few cases are reported because most are comparatively minor being treated with common antibiotics or first aid things. In these days of quite nasty blood born diseases that can even stay on surgical instruments are you happy to always take the chance?

The #1 cause of death is life. You can take anything you want to the Nth degree to try to discredit putting and keeping responsibility and liability on those who should have it. I suggest @karen.seager’s sad story about the painter and how well that has worked out for her would be sufficient to accept our laws and oversights are hollow at the end of the day. They work when those involved are of good will, but some of us are obviously not.

Yes, the media rarely contributes to calling attention to things that might need attention.

We can each take care of ourselves then, because we can always trust business to do the right thing, and thus every person for themselves by themselves with the best silk they can afford when required.

BTW, who would think there would be a serious structural risk in a high rise flat? Self certification has worked so well.

Our positions are each well presented and others might add their voices pro or con.

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