Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

Comments

See the agent "Occupational exposure as a painter."

Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in interior or exterior painting or interior wall covering. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.

Category

Construction

NAICS Code

238320

Job Tasks

High risk job tasks associated with this industry:

• Remove cadmium coatings
• Remove chromate-containing paints by abrasive blasting
• Remove lead coatings
• Spray and resand chromate-containing paints
• Spray epoxy or polyurethane paint, shellac, lacquer, or varnish
• Spray paints or glazes containing cadmium pigments
• Use abrasives containing silica or silicon carbide
• Use epoxy, isocyanate, or formaldehyde-resin adhesives, finishes, or sealants
• Use polyfunctional aziridine hardener in paints, varnishes, or other coatings
• Worked for years as painter or varnisher exposed to solvents