Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers

Description

Construct, decorate, or repair leather and leather-like products, such as luggage, shoes, and saddles. Causes of allergic contact dermatitis include formaldehyde resins, and rubber chemicals.

Category

Textile, Apparel & Furnishings

SOC Code

51-6041

Job Tasks

High risk job tasks associated with this job:

• Handle agents that cause allergic contact dermatitis or contact urticaria
• Use benzene to manufacture products
• Use epoxy, isocyanate, or formaldehyde-resin adhesives, finishes, or sealants
• Use n-hexane as a solvent in glues, inks, coatings, or degreasers
• Work with glue solvents