Working Conditions for Drywall installers, ceiling tile installers, and tapers


As in many other construction trades, the work sometimes is strenuous. Drywall installers, ceiling tile installers, and tapers spend most of the day on their feet, either standing, bending, or kneeling. Some tapers use stilts to tape and finish ceiling and angle joints. Installers have to lift and maneuver heavy panels. Hazards include falls from ladders and scaffolds and injuries from power tools and from working with sharp materials. Because sanding a joint compound to a smooth finish creates a great deal of dust, some finishers wear masks for protection.



More information on Drywall installers, ceiling tile installers, and tapers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
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