Concrete Finishers & Cement Masons

Description

Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; use saws to cut expansion joints. [SOC] Causes of allergic contact dermatitis include chromium, epoxy resins, and rubber chemicals (from gloves).

Category

Construction

SOC Code

47-2051

Synonyms

Cement finishers; Cement pavers; Concrete finishers; Concrete floaters

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 hand-held saw or grinder to remove brick mortar
• 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