Insulation Workers, Mechanical

Description

Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.

Category

Construction

SOC Code

47-2132

Job Tasks

High risk job tasks associated with this job:

• Apply coal tar pitch to cables, pipes, roofs, or while paving
• Handle agents that cause allergic contact dermatitis or contact urticaria
• Installed insulation before 1975
• Remove insulation installed before 1975
• Spray polyurethane foam insulation
• Use epoxy, isocyanate, or formaldehyde-resin adhesives, finishes, or sealants
• Use n-hexane as a solvent in glues, inks, coatings, or degreasers