Remove chromate-containing paints by abrasive blasting

Comments

Facilities removing chromate paint by abrasive blasting were surveyed by NIOSH. Full-shift exposure levels exceeded the recommended exposure limit. [Hyperlink]

Job Task Category

Removing Coatings

Reference Link

Exposed To

Metals

Diseases

Diseases associated with this job task:

• Chromium, chronic toxic effect

Jobs

Jobs associated with this job task:

• Construction Craft Laborers
• Construction Trades Workers, All Other
• Craft Artists
• Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors & Illustrators
• Grinding & Polishing Workers, Hand
• Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
• Maintenance & Repair Workers, General
• Museum Technicians and Conservators
• Painters, Construction & Maintenance
• Painters, Transportation Equipment
• Painting, Coating & Decorating Workers
• Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
• Welders, Cutters, Solderers & Brazers

Industries

Industries associated with this job task:

• All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
• Boat Building
• Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
• Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
• Industrial Building Construction
• Line-Haul Railroads
• Other Building Finishing Contractors
• Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
• Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing
• Ship Building and Repairing