Dry cleaning plants and laundries are clean, well-lit, and ventilated to remove fumes. The work is hot, however, even with adequate ventilation. Most laundry and dry cleaning workers are on their feet all day. In addition, lifting large bundles of clothing can be hard work.
Workers stand near machines whose noise and heat may be annoying. They may occasionally suffer burns from the hot equipment. Many of the chemical solvents used are toxic and require cautious handling. Other chemicals may cause allergic reactions or irritations of the skin, lungs, or eyes.
Dry cleaning and laundry workers generally work 35 to 40 hours a week, although the number of hours available may fluctuate with the amount of work. Work schedules may vary depending on the facility. Some larger institutions may require shift work.
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