Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing

Comments

See the agent "Leather dust."

Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) tanning, currying, and finishing hides and skins; (2) having others process hides and skins on a contract basis; and (3) dyeing or dressing furs.

Category

Manufacturing

NAICS Code

316110

Job Tasks

High risk job tasks associated with this industry:

• Generate bioaerosols derived from milk, eggs, or animal serum
• Use chromates or dichromates in tanning
• Use epoxy, isocyanate, or formaldehyde-resin adhesives, finishes, or sealants