Industrial workers working in leather tanning & manufacturing units are prone to suffer from ___________________?

Correct answer: B. Skin diseases (e.g. dermatitis)

  • A. Respiratory ailments (e.g. bronchitis)
  • B. Skin diseases (e.g. dermatitis)
  • C. Silicosis
  • D. Blurred vision

Explanation

Leather tanning exposes workers to chemicals, dyes and wet processing agents that commonly irritate the skin and cause dermatitis. Silicosis is associated mainly with prolonged inhalation of silica dust, not tanning work itself.

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