Hi guys,
I'm starting to get into leatherworking to make knife sheaths. Materials and tools are coming in next week, and at this current point in time I have exactly 0 experience in the matter (kind of a learn as I go sort of thing).
I'm wondering if there are any carcinogenic or any other health hazards associated with this? A google search only outlines health risks in leatherworking factories and stuff like that, but I have not found any content pertaining to small handiwork projects.
I'm asking because I also work at a school. Our school has a workshop where students can go in their free time and create whatever they want. I'm courting the idea of setting up a leatherworking station there to make small things like wallets etc., and I'd like to know if this is viable without any industrial grade ventilation or anything like that.
I'm starting to get into leatherworking to make knife sheaths. Materials and tools are coming in next week, and at this current point in time I have exactly 0 experience in the matter (kind of a learn as I go sort of thing).
I'm wondering if there are any carcinogenic or any other health hazards associated with this? A google search only outlines health risks in leatherworking factories and stuff like that, but I have not found any content pertaining to small handiwork projects.
I'm asking because I also work at a school. Our school has a workshop where students can go in their free time and create whatever they want. I'm courting the idea of setting up a leatherworking station there to make small things like wallets etc., and I'd like to know if this is viable without any industrial grade ventilation or anything like that.