Blast masonry

Description

Blast the surface of construction materials used in masonry such as bricks, stones and concrete with abrasive blasting equipment to smoothen or texture surfaces.

Alternative labels

sand blast construction materials
clean masonry
blow construction materials
construction materials cleansing
sand blast masonry
masonry cleansing
clean construction materials
blow masonry

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Blast masonry is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Optional skill

Blast masonry is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Abrasive blasting operator: Abrasive blasting operators use the proper equipment and machinery to smoothen rough surfaces by abrasive blasting. Abrasive blasting is commonly used in the finishing process of metal workpieces and for blasting building materials used in masonry such as bricks, stones and concrete. They operate blasters or sand cabinets which forcibly thrust a stream of abrasive material such sand, soda or water, under high pressure, propelled by a centrifigal wheel, in order to shape and smoothen surfaces.

 


 

References

  1. Blast masonry – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022