Construction laborers do demanding physical work that is sometimes dangerous. They may need to lift heavy weights, kneel, crouch, stoop, crawl, or work in awkward positions. Much of the job is outdoors, sometimes in hot or cold weather, in wind or rain, or in dust, mud, noise, or other uncomfortable conditions. Laborers may be exposed to fumes, odors, dangerous particles, or irritating chemicals. They need to be constantly aware of danger and must be careful to observe good safety practices at all times. Often they wear gloves, hats, and vision, respiratory, or hearing protection to help avoid injury.
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- Architects
- Asbestos Abatement Technicians
- Assessors and Appraisers
- Boilermakers and Mechanics
- Bricklayers and Stonemasons
- Carpenters
- Cement Masons
- Ceramics Engineers
- Chemical Engineers
- Chemical Technicians
- Chemists
- Chimney Sweeps
- Civil Engineering Technicians
- Civil Engineers
- Computer-Aided Design Drafters and Technicians
- Construction Inspectors
- Construction Managers
- Cost Estimators
- Drafters
- Drywall Installers and Finishers
- Electricians
- Elevator Installers and Repairers
- Engineering Technicians
- Engineers
- Floor Covering Installers
- General Maintenance Mechanics
- Geodetic Surveyors
- Geologists
- Geotechnical Engineers
- Glass Manufacturing Workers
- Glaziers
- Green Builders
- Heating and Cooling Technicians
- Industrial Designers
- Insulators/Insulation Workers
- Laboratory Testing Technicians
- Landscape Architects
- Lathers
- Locksmiths
- Manufacturing Supervisors
- Marble Setters, Tile Setters, and Terrazzo Workers
- Materials Engineers
- Millwrights
- Occupational Safety and Health Workers
- Operating Engineers
- Painters and Paperhangers
- Plasterers
- Plumbers and Pipefitters
- Quality Control Engineers and Technicians
- Real Estate Developers
- Roofers
- Sheet Metal Workers
- Stationary Engineers
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians
- Surveyors
- Welders and Welding Technicians