| Industry Name |
Roofing Contractors |
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| Comments |
Roofers had an increased risk for lung cancer from coal-tar pitch asphalt and cancer of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, and stomach from benzo (a) pyrene and other pitch voaltile agents. [BC Cancer Agency] |
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| Description |
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in roofing. This industry also includes establishments treating roofs (i.e., spraying, painting, or coating) and installing skylights. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs. |
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| Category |
Construction |
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| NAICS Code |
238160 |
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| Related Information in Haz-Map |
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| Job Tasks |
High risk job tasks associated with this industry:
- Braze using cadmium-based solder
- Formulate, mold, or cure resins to produce advanced composite materials
- Gas or arc weld on galvanized metal
- Grind or cut tiles, stones, concrete, bricks, or terrazzo
- Heat or machine manganese alloys
- Heat, machine, or spray lead products
- Installed insulation before 1975
- Machine wood and inhale dust
- Remove insulation installed before 1975
- Remove lead coatings
- Spray epoxy or polyurethane paint, shellac, lacquer, or varnish
- Spray polyurethane foam insulation
- Use manganese-containing welding rods
- Use polyfunctional aziridine hardener in paints, varnishes, or other coatings
- Weld mild steel
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