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Metal Fabrication Industry
Metal Fabrication Industry
The metal fabrication industry is a hazardous industry. Workers often work with sharp edges, flying sparks and fire. It’s crucial for workers to have the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize the risk of injury to themselves, especially to their faces and hands. Abolox carries PPE for metalworkers, including gloves that protect from punctures, heat, fire and chemicals.
Carpentry Industry
Carpentry Industry
Carpenters work on residential, commercial and industrial construction. They also do finishing work. Carpenters have been in existence for centuries. In the United States, sawmills existed as early as 1623. Carpenters no longer had to use manual cutting methods for slabs and boards. The Industrial Revolution saw the invention of a machine to make cut nails, so carpenters no longer had to wait on a blacksmith. This and future changes as time progressed changed the carpentry and housing industry.
Drywall Industry
Drywall Industry
The drywall industry is a subset of the construction industry. You’ll find drywall in residential homes, office buildings, retail establishments, and other commercial establishments. According to BLS, the median pay for a drywall installer in 2021 was $48,350 per year. With over 128,000 jobs in that year, BLS expects another 4,000 over the next few years.
Electrical Industry
Electrical Industry
The U.S. NAICS code for electrical contractors is 238210. Contractors working for the government use this code as the government classifies the electrical industry’s business activities. In 2021, electricians made a median pay of $60,040 per year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were 711,200 jobs in 2021, and the industry is growing by 7 percent. The BLS expects at least 50,200 new jobs from now through 2031.
HVAC Industry
The HVAC Industry, the Tools Required, and PPE Required
There’s nothing worse than going home after a long day at work and finding out that your air conditioning has been on the blitz. Or, when you arrive at work, the commercial unit that cools the entire building is not working, and the office feels like an oven.
