Terrazzo Workers & Finishers

Description

Apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable and decorative surfaces. [SOC] Causes of allergic contact dermatitis include chromium, epoxy resins, and rubber chemicals (from gloves).

Category

Construction

SOC Code

47-2052

Synonyms

Terrazzo finishers; Artificial-marble workers; Floor grinders

Job Tasks

High risk job tasks associated with this job:

• Grind or cut tiles, stones, concrete, bricks, or terrazzo
• Handle agents that cause allergic contact dermatitis or contact urticaria
• Use epoxy, isocyanate, or formaldehyde-resin adhesives, finishes, or sealants
• Use n-hexane as a solvent in glues, inks, coatings, or degreasers
• Work as cement floorer with exposure to chromate salts
• Work with glue solvents