ISCO Occupation Group 9329.2 Wood Caulker
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Wood Caulker: Wood caulkers drive oakum into the seams between planking in deck or hull of wooden ships to make them watertight. They mainly use hand tools to heat marine glue and force it into the seams. They can also hammer hemp ropes and cotton lines into the seams and smear hot pitch over them.
Essential Skills
- Ensure Integrity Of Hull
- Wear Appropriate Protective Gear
- Ensure Vessel Compliance With Regulations
- Handle Chemicals
- Apply Health And Safety Standards
- Clean Equipment
- Calculate Materials
- Traditional Wood Caulking Materials
- Types Of Wood
- Wood Caulking Processes
Optional Skills
- Use Power Tools
- Apply Preliminary Treatment To Workpieces
- Dispose Of Hazardous Waste
- Use Caulking Tools
- Remove Excess Glue
- Remove Old Caulking
- Coat Seams With Hot Pitch
- Hammer Cotton And Oakum Into Seams
- Coat Seams With Putty
- Apply Rubber Sealant
- Operate Hot Glue Gun
- Assist In Ship Maintenance
- Warm Marine Glue
Alternative Names
- Wooden Boat Caulker
- Wooden Hull Caulker
- Wooden Ship Caulker
