title: Cutaneous and ocular hazards of roofers.
abstract: The major known health problems from roofing occur from the use of coal-tar pitch products. This article examines the severe eye and skin irritations prevalent among roofers and also explores other issues, such as the potential carcinogenicity of roofing material.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000209:etiology*; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005126:Eye Burns / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005160:Facility Design and Construction; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*