Construction Health Hazard Examples
The table below takes a closer look at common health hazards in the construction industry.
| Occupations | Potential Health Hazards |
|---|---|
| Brick masons | cement dermatitis, awkward postures, and heavy loads |
| Drywall installers | awkward postures, plaster dust, and heavy loads |
| Electricians | heavy metals in solder fumes, awkward postures, heavy loads, and asbestos |
| Painters | solvent vapors, toxic metals in pigments, and paint additives |
| Carpet layers | knee trauma, awkward postures, glue and glue vapor |
| Insulation workers | asbestos, synthetic fibers, and awkward postures |
| Roofers | roofing tar and heat |
| Carpenters | noise, awkward postures, and repetitive motion |
| Drillers (earth and rock) | silica dust, whole-body vibration, noise |
| Excavating/loading machine operators | silica dust, whole-body vibration, heat stress, and noise |
| Hazardous waste workers | heat stress and toxic chemicals |
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1-2. Which occupation can cause knee trauma?
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