Finish Carpentry Contractors

Comments

Carpenters and joiners had increased risk for nasal cancer and Hogkin's lymphoma from wood dust and solvents. [BC Cancer Agency]

Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in finish carpentry work. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.

Category

Construction

NAICS Code

238350

Job Tasks

High risk job tasks associated with this industry:

• Apply arsenic preservatives to wood
• Installed insulation before 1975
• Machine wood and inhale dust
• Remove insulation installed before 1975
• Remove lead coatings
• Saw or sand arsenic-treated wood
• Spray epoxy or polyurethane paint, shellac, lacquer, or varnish
• Use epoxy, isocyanate, or formaldehyde-resin adhesives, finishes, or sealants
• Use n-hexane as a solvent in glues, inks, coatings, or degreasers
• Use polyfunctional aziridine hardener in paints, varnishes, or other coatings