Who is an automobile upholsterer?
A worker who installs, repairs, or replaces upholstery in automobiles, buses or trucks. What is dangerous about this job? • Automobile upholsterers often use hot glues and may get burned or have their fingers bound. • The work of automobile upholsterers usually requires an extensive use of solvents which may be a source of acute or chronic poisoning or other health problems. Solvents may also represent a serious fire hazard. • Automobile upholsterers may need to handle heavy loads, do continuous repetitive movements and work in uncomfortable postures which may lead to trauma and chronic back, arm, hand, and leg pain. Hazards related to this job [Top] [Preventive Measures] [Specialized Information] [List of Datasheets] Specific preventive measures can be seen by clicking on the respective in the third column of the table. Accident hazards • Burns caused by contact with hot glue/glue guns • Electric shock caused by contact with defective or unearthed electrical equipment • Cuts and punct
