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Mechanical Insulation - Install/Service

Industry Code: 42184

Compulsory

This is a supply and install industry that describes mechanical insulation installation in oilfield and industrial plant facilities.

Operation Details:

Mechanical insulation is applied to hot and chilled water pipes, boilers, tanks, vessels, refrigeration piping and duct work. Materials used include metal clad foam, foam, fiberglass and fiberglass compounds. It is applied by wrapping, strapping, clamping and gluing.

Businesses may utilize a warehouse/storage facility, trucks, scaffolding, and handtools, and may employ technical staff, labourers, warehouse, office/administrative 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:

Employers that insulate houses, garages, etc., with blown or batts of insulation are structural insulators and classified in industry 42135.

Asbestos insulation removal or replacement at industrial sites when conducted as a separate activity is classified in this industry. Asbestos insulation removal or replacement at residential and/or commercial sites when conducted as a separate activity is classified in industry 42135, Drywall, Plaster, Lathe, Stucco, Structural Insulation, Sales/Installation.

Premium Rate History:

Activities:

Asbestos, Removal of (Industrial Sites)
Insulating, Mechanical
Mechanical Insulating

Rate Group History:

This industry was placed in rate group 411901 with Heavy Machinery Installation (industry 42109) and Erect/Dismantle Storage Tanks (industry 42156) effective January 1, 1997.

This is a supply and install industry that describes mechanical insulation installation in oilfield and industrial plant facilities.

Premium Rate History:

Activities:

Asbestos, Removal of (Industrial Sites)
Insulating, Mechanical
Mechanical Insulating

Operation Details:

Mechanical insulation is applied to hot and chilled water pipes, boilers, tanks, vessels, refrigeration piping and duct work. Materials used include metal clad foam, foam, fiberglass and fiberglass compounds. It is applied by wrapping, strapping, clamping and gluing.

Businesses may utilize a warehouse/storage facility, trucks, scaffolding, and handtools, and may employ technical staff, labourers, warehouse, office/administrative 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:

Employers that insulate houses, garages, etc., with blown or batts of insulation are structural insulators and classified in industry 42135.

Asbestos insulation removal or replacement at industrial sites when conducted as a separate activity is classified in this industry. Asbestos insulation removal or replacement at residential and/or commercial sites when conducted as a separate activity is classified in industry 42135, Drywall, Plaster, Lathe, Stucco, Structural Insulation, Sales/Installation.

Rate Group History:

This industry was placed in rate group 411901 with Heavy Machinery Installation (industry 42109) and Erect/Dismantle Storage Tanks (industry 42156) effective January 1, 1997.