Industry Code: 42111
This is a supply and install industry where paint is applied by brush, roller and sprayer, most often in residential or commercial applications. The industry includes hanging wallpaper, borders and trim.
Operation Details:
Painting is predominantly an interior activity, as is applying wallpaper, with exterior painting done only in warmer months. Surface preparation may include sanding, scraping, taping, and patching. In some commercial exterior projects, it is more expedient and efficient to sandblast an area and, when done in conjunction with the painting contract, is part of this industry.
Equipment and materials can include brushes, rollers, paint, varnish, wallpaper, sprayers, mixers, tarps, tapes, ladders. The occupational mix tends to be made up of painters/apprentices, laborers, sales/estimators, interior designers, and office/administration staff.
All employers in this industry are members of the Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA). Safety associations represent the interests of employers and promote workplace safety through education and other initiatives. Improved workplace safety can result in fewer claims and help lower premiums. A portion of premiums collected is allocated to the association to support these initiatives.
Underwriting Considerations:
Spraying cleaning solutions on ceilings is also part of this industry, unless performed as part of an overall janitorial contract. Texturing ceilings is part of this industry unless conducted as part of an overall drywall construction project.
Painting or coating industrial tanks is usually for rustproofing or waterproofing and is classified in Industrial Coating Services, industry 42139. The application of non-slip coatings on decks, poolsides, etc., is classified in industry 42139. Coating of pipe or tanks in-shop is classified in industry 30407.
Premium Rate History:
Activities:
Ceiling Texturing
Decorating and Painting, residential/commercial
Gunite Operations
Texturing, Ceiling
Wallpaper - Application of
Painting, Residential/Commercial
Rate Group History:
Sandblasting, industry 42120, was placed in rate group 427501 in 1992; Industrial Coating Services/Waterproofing, industry 42139 was placed in this rate group in 1996.
This is a supply and install industry where paint is applied by brush, roller and sprayer, most often in residential or commercial applications. The industry includes hanging wallpaper, borders and trim.
Premium Rate History:
Activities:
Ceiling Texturing
Decorating and Painting, residential/commercial
Gunite Operations
Texturing, Ceiling
Wallpaper - Application of
Painting, Residential/Commercial
Operation Details:
Painting is predominantly an interior activity, as is applying wallpaper, with exterior painting done only in warmer months. Surface preparation may include sanding, scraping, taping, and patching. In some commercial exterior projects, it is more expedient and efficient to sandblast an area and, when done in conjunction with the painting contract, is part of this industry.
Equipment and materials can include brushes, rollers, paint, varnish, wallpaper, sprayers, mixers, tarps, tapes, ladders. The occupational mix tends to be made up of painters/apprentices, laborers, sales/estimators, interior designers, and office/administration staff.
All employers in this industry are members of the Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA). Safety associations represent the interests of employers and promote workplace safety through education and other initiatives. Improved workplace safety can result in fewer claims and help lower premiums. A portion of premiums collected is allocated to the association to support these initiatives.
Underwriting Considerations:
Spraying cleaning solutions on ceilings is also part of this industry, unless performed as part of an overall janitorial contract. Texturing ceilings is part of this industry unless conducted as part of an overall drywall construction project.
Painting or coating industrial tanks is usually for rustproofing or waterproofing and is classified in Industrial Coating Services, industry 42139. The application of non-slip coatings on decks, poolsides, etc., is classified in industry 42139. Coating of pipe or tanks in-shop is classified in industry 30407.
Rate Group History:
Sandblasting, industry 42120, was placed in rate group 427501 in 1992; Industrial Coating Services/Waterproofing, industry 42139 was placed in this rate group in 1996.