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Leather as a material, as well as the tools, materials, and techniques used for its production, can pose serious health problems to the individual. The leather craftsman should endeavor to avoid the effects of these health hazards. Some of the effects that the tools, materials, and techniques in leatherwork can have on the individual are discussed in this article.
1. Leather chemicals- Chemicals for treating leather are very dangerous to one's health. They contain an epoxy resin which may cause sensitization by skin contact and development of allergies. These same chemicals, when exposed to the eyes, can also cause irritation, therefore safety precautions have to be applied when they are used. After they are used, leather chemicals have to be properly disposed of. When they find their way into rivers and other river bodies they destroy the aquatic organisms and the aquatic environment as a whole. Therefore proper disposable techniques should be used.
2. Toxic materials- Most of the materials used for leatherwork are toxic or harmful. They can have either short term or long term health implications on the individual. Proper care should be taken when they are used.
3. Leather tools- Tools used for leatherwork can cause serious injuries to the individual when they are not handled well. However, if this happens, the individual has to consult a qualified medical personnel for immediate treatment. If prompt measures are not taken after receiving cuts from these tools, the affected person can contract tetanus.
4. Leather fumes and dyes- Inhalation of fumes and dyes used for the decoration and finishing of leatherworks is very dangerous to one's health. It can result in breathing difficulties and other health disorders. It is advisable to wear nose masks when using these fumes and dyes in leather productions.
5. Corrosive materials- Corrosive substances such as acids and alkalis used for leatherwork can deteriorate and destroy the skin when it gets into contact with it resulting in serious burns. Protective clothes, gloves, and boots should be worn before using these harmful substances.
6. Ingestion- This refers to the contact that materials and tools in leatherwork can have with the mouth. When these harmful materials enter one's mouth it can cause several diseases. To avoid this, the leather craftsman should thoroughly wash his or her hands thoroughly with soap and water after work.
1. Leather chemicals- Chemicals for treating leather are very dangerous to one's health. They contain an epoxy resin which may cause sensitization by skin contact and development of allergies. These same chemicals, when exposed to the eyes, can also cause irritation, therefore safety precautions have to be applied when they are used. After they are used, leather chemicals have to be properly disposed of. When they find their way into rivers and other river bodies they destroy the aquatic organisms and the aquatic environment as a whole. Therefore proper disposable techniques should be used.
2. Toxic materials- Most of the materials used for leatherwork are toxic or harmful. They can have either short term or long term health implications on the individual. Proper care should be taken when they are used.
3. Leather tools- Tools used for leatherwork can cause serious injuries to the individual when they are not handled well. However, if this happens, the individual has to consult a qualified medical personnel for immediate treatment. If prompt measures are not taken after receiving cuts from these tools, the affected person can contract tetanus.
4. Leather fumes and dyes- Inhalation of fumes and dyes used for the decoration and finishing of leatherworks is very dangerous to one's health. It can result in breathing difficulties and other health disorders. It is advisable to wear nose masks when using these fumes and dyes in leather productions.
5. Corrosive materials- Corrosive substances such as acids and alkalis used for leatherwork can deteriorate and destroy the skin when it gets into contact with it resulting in serious burns. Protective clothes, gloves, and boots should be worn before using these harmful substances.
6. Ingestion- This refers to the contact that materials and tools in leatherwork can have with the mouth. When these harmful materials enter one's mouth it can cause several diseases. To avoid this, the leather craftsman should thoroughly wash his or her hands thoroughly with soap and water after work.
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