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What You Need To Know

Pipe trades workers do essential jobs — plumbing, refrigeration, welding, steamfitting, sprinkler fitting, and more. But they all share one thing: a risk of exposure to workplace hazards.

Common tasks like installation or repair or replacement — especially in older buildings — can expose you to asbestos, solvents, adhesives, biological materials, and more. Welding and torching expose workers to UV radiation, fumes, and toxic gases.

PPE and safety procedures play a critical role in safety, but exposure can build up slowly and symptoms can take time to develop.

To get proper care, your doctor needs to understand the risks you face on the job.
The IHSA Occupational Health Guide can help.

Bring the IHSA Occupational Health Guide To Your Doctor

This free downloadable resource has been developed by the Ontario construction industry’s Occupational Disease and Research Labour-Management Health and Safety Committee, with support from:

  • Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA)

  • Ontario Ministry of Labour (MOL)

  • Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)

  • Ontario construction industry employers and labour groups

This resource provides an overview of common occupational health risks in the pipe trades and, most importantly, includes key information you can share with your doctor if symptoms arise.