A plumber installs, repairs, and maintains plumbing fixtures or systems in businesses, industries, or residences. The job may include installation and repair of pipes, fittings, and fixtures servicing the water supply, waste disposal, and heating systems. Plumbing is a simple name for a job that has a wide variety of duties.

MAIN OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS FOR PLUMBERS

• Exposure to hazardous substances such as: lead.
• Proximity to flammable products.
• Exposure to biohazards including raw sewage.
• Potential infection from bird or rodent droppings.
• Work in awkward positions, risking musculoskeletal injury.
• Lifting heavy or awkward objects.
• Exposure to electricity, extreme temperatures, or noise.
• Working in […]

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