Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners

Description

Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains. May patch walls and partitions of tank, replace damaged drain tile, or repair breaks in underground piping.

Category

Construction

SOC Code

47-4071

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
• Raise dust of excreta from rodents
• Use acrylamide for grouting (sewers, mining, and tunnel construction)
• Use epoxy, isocyanate, or formaldehyde-resin adhesives, finishes, or sealants
• Use n-hexane as a solvent in glues, inks, coatings, or degreasers
• Work or swim in contaminated water (percutaneous exposure)
• Work with glue solvents