Use chromates or dichromates in tanning

Comments

Occupational asthma was reported in a tanner exposed to chromates. [Malo] Chromates also cause allergic contact dermatitis and ulcerations of the skin and mucous membranes.

Job Task Category

Dyeing or Tanning

Exposed To

Allergens

Diseases

Diseases associated with this job task:

• Asthma, occupational
• Chromium, chronic toxic effect

Jobs

Jobs associated with this job task:

• Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
• Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders
• Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipit. & Still Machine Operators
• Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other

Industries

Industries associated with this job task:

• Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing