Health and safety in the footwear and leather industries
Health and safety made simple
This site is for employers and those who want some basic information on what they must do to make sure their businesses comply with health and safety law.
Leather
The main causes of injury are:
- handling and sprains
- slips and trips
- contact with machinery
Footwear
The main causes of injury are:
- slips and trips
- manual handling / MSDs
- being struck by objects