Roofing Contractors

Comments

There is sufficient evidence that exposure to coal-tar pitches in paving and roofing workers caused lung cancer. [IARC 2012] See the agent "Coal tar pitch volatiles."

Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in roofing. This industry also includes establishments treating roofs (i.e., spraying, painting, or coating) and installing skylights. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.

Category

Construction

NAICS Code

238160

Job Tasks

High risk job tasks associated with this industry:

• Apply coal tar pitch to cables, pipes, roofs, or while paving
• Braze using cadmium-based solder
• Formulate, mold, or cure resins to produce advanced composite materials
• Gas or arc weld on galvanized metal
• Grind or cut tiles, stones, concrete, bricks, or terrazzo
• Heat or machine manganese alloys
• Heat, machine, or spray lead products
• Installed insulation before 1975
• Machine wood and inhale dust
• Remove insulation installed before 1975
• Remove lead coatings
• Spray epoxy or polyurethane paint, shellac, lacquer, or varnish
• Spray polyurethane foam insulation
• Use manganese-containing welding rods
• Use polyfunctional aziridine hardener in paints, varnishes, or other coatings
• Weld mild steel