National Occupational Exposure Survey
(1981 - 1983)

Estimated Percentages of Controlled and Uncontrolled Potential Exposures to Specific Agents by Occupation within 2-Digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)*

Agent Name BENZOTRIAZOLE, 1,2,3-
CAS # 95-14-7
RTECS # DM1225000 
Agent Code 82113

OIL AND GAS EXTRACTION (SIC 13)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
518 INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY REPAIRERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
72
SUBTOTAL 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
72
HEAVY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS (SIC 16)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
516 HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANICS 51.0%
0.0%
49.0%
0.0%
0.0%
822
SUBTOTAL 51.0%
0.0%
49.0%
0.0%
0.0%
822
SPECIAL TRADE CONTRACTORS (SIC 17)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
127
585 PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, AND STEAMFITTERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,610
653 SHEET METAL WORKERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2,844
844 OPERATING ENGINEERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3,219
SUBTOTAL 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
7,800
FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS (SIC 20)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 90.8%
0.0%
9.2%
0.0%
0.0%
290
507 BUS, TRUCK, AND STATIONARY ENGINE MECHANICS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
374
516 HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANICS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
103
534 HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION MECHANICS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
88
547 SPECIFIED MECHANICS AND REPAIRERS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
722
SUBTOTAL 98.3%
0.0%
1.6%
0.0%
0.0%
1,577
TEXTILE MILL PRODUCTS (SIC 22)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
235 TECHNICIANS, N.E.C. 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
127
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
298
518 INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY REPAIRERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
259
534 HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION MECHANICS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
103
547 SPECIFIED MECHANICS AND REPAIRERS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
247
756 MIXING AND BLENDING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
616
859 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL MOVING EQUIPMENT OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
128
883 FREIGHT, STOCK, AND MATERIAL MOVERS, HAND, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
216
SUBTOTAL 57.5%
0.0%
11.5%
30.8%
0.0%
1,994
APPAREL AND OTHER TEXTILE PRODUCTS (SIC 23)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
364 TRAFFIC, SHIPPING, AND RECEIVING CLERKS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
433
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
236
667 TAILORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,103
744 TEXTILE SEWING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
6,694
747 PRESSING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,418
SUBTOTAL 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
9,884
LUMBER AND WOOD PRODUCTS (SIC 24)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
547 SPECIFIED MECHANICS AND REPAIRERS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
209
549 NOT SPECIFIED MECHANICS AND REPAIRERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
617
SUBTOTAL 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
826
PAPER AND ALLIED PRODUCTS (SIC 26)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,773
549 NOT SPECIFIED MECHANICS AND REPAIRERS 82.1%
0.0%
17.9%
0.0%
0.0%
266
777 MISCELLANEOUS MACHINE OPERATORS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
11
SUBTOTAL 97.6%
0.0%
2.3%
0.0%
0.0%
2,050
PRINTING AND PUBLISHING (SIC 27)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
213 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TECHNICIANS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
393
379 GENERAL OFFICE CLERKS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
319
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
698
516 HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANICS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
22
734 PRINTING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2,748
735 PHOTOENGRAVERS AND LITHOGRAPHERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
165
736 TYPESETTERS AND COMPOSITORS 93.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
6.8%
14,387
737 MISCELLANEOUS PRINTING MACHINE OPERATORS 49.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
50.8%
557
774 PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESS MACHINE OPERATORS 47.1%
0.0%
28.2%
24.7%
0.0%
2,050
779 MACHINE OPERATORS, NOT SPECIFIED 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
16
783 WELDERS AND CUTTERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
63
SUBTOTAL 88.9%
0.0%
2.6%
2.3%
5.9%
21,418
CHEMICALS AND ALLIED PRODUCTS (SIC 28)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
235 TECHNICIANS, N.E.C. 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
12
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
171
549 NOT SPECIFIED MECHANICS AND REPAIRERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
6
694 WATER AND SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
306
695 POWER PLANT OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
23
756 MIXING AND BLENDING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
141
SUBTOTAL 30.3%
10.6%
57.1%
1.8%
0.0%
659
PETROLEUM AND COAL PRODUCTS (SIC 29)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
019 MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATORS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
7
073 CHEMISTS, EXCEPT BIOCHEMISTS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
7
224 CHEMICAL TECHNICIANS 26.3%
0.0%
73.7%
0.0%
0.0%
477
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
709
505 AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
56
699 MISCELLANEOUS PLANT AND SYSTEM OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,406
754 PACKAGING AND FILLING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
68
756 MIXING AND BLENDING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
98
777 MISCELLANEOUS MACHINE OPERATORS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
440
856 INDUSTRIAL TRUCK AND TRACTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
215
889 LABORERS, EXCEPT CONSTRUCTION 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
98
SUBTOTAL 31.1%
0.0%
68.8%
0.0%
0.0%
3,581
RUBBER AND MISC. PLASTICS PRODUCTS (SIC 30)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
345 DUPLICATING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
32
365 STOCK AND INVENTORY CLERKS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
115
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
940
634 TOOL AND DIE MAKERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
215
SUBTOTAL 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,302
STONE, CLAY, AND GLASS PRODUCTS (SIC 32)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
148
516 HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANICS 0.0%
0.0%
66.7%
33.3%
0.0%
114
549 NOT SPECIFIED MECHANICS AND REPAIRERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
414
SUBTOTAL 83.1%
0.0%
11.2%
5.6%
0.0%
676
PRIMARY METAL INDUSTRIES (SIC 33)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
055 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
11
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,030
505 AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
258
507 BUS, TRUCK, AND STATIONARY ENGINE MECHANICS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
222
516 HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANICS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
58
518 INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY REPAIRERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
21
519 MACHINERY MAINTENANCE OCCUPATIONS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
368
523 ELECTRONIC REPAIRERS, COMMUNICATIONS AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
160
539 MECHANICAL CONTROLS AND VALVE REPAIRERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
75
544 MILLWRIGHTS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,943
547 SPECIFIED MECHANICS AND REPAIRERS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
486
549 NOT SPECIFIED MECHANICS AND REPAIRERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,650
563 BRICKMASONS AND STONEMASONS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
185
575 ELECTRICIANS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
147
585 PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, AND STEAMFITTERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
979
643 BOILERMAKERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40
696 STATIONARY ENGINEERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
13
709 GRINDING, ABRADING, BUFFING, AND POLISHING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
75.0%
25.0%
0.0%
116
713 FORGING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
62
719 MOLDING AND CASTING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
75.0%
25.0%
0.0%
232
724 HEAT TREATING EQUIPMENT OPERATORS 90.9%
0.0%
0.0%
9.1%
0.0%
1,661
757 SEPARATING, FILTERING, AND CLARIFYING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
69
759 PAINTING AND PAINT SPRAYING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
31
777 MISCELLANEOUS MACHINE OPERATORS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,088
779 MACHINE OPERATORS, NOT SPECIFIED 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
329
789 HAND PAINTING, COATING, AND DECORATING OCCUPATIONS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
333
849 CRANE AND TOWER OPERATORS 15.8%
0.0%
63.2%
21.1%
0.0%
552
873 PRODUCTION HELPERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
16
889 LABORERS, EXCEPT CONSTRUCTION 0.0%
0.0%
75.0%
25.0%
0.0%
697
SUBTOTAL 84.4%
0.0%
11.4%
4.1%
0.0%
12,832
FABRICATED METAL PRODUCTS (SIC 34)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
059 ENGINEERS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
284
073 CHEMISTS, EXCEPT BIOCHEMISTS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
107
216 ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS, N.E.C. 3.5%
0.0%
50.1%
46.4%
0.0%
765
364 TRAFFIC, SHIPPING, AND RECEIVING CLERKS 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
243
365 STOCK AND INVENTORY CLERKS 0.0%
0.0%
42.9%
57.1%
0.0%
1,360
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 96.6%
0.0%
3.4%
0.0%
0.0%
2,686
507 BUS, TRUCK, AND STATIONARY ENGINE MECHANICS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
39
518 INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY REPAIRERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
71
633 SUPERVISORS, PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS 67.8%
0.0%
0.0%
32.2%
0.0%
79
634 TOOL AND DIE MAKERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
395
637 MACHINISTS 95.0%
0.0%
5.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2,030
684 MISCELLANEOUS PRECISION WORKERS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
216
706 PUNCHING AND STAMPING PRESS MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4,512
717 FABRICATING MACHINE OPERATORS, N.E.C. 0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
215
723 METAL PLATING MACHINE OPERATORS 51.6%
0.0%
26.7%
21.7%
0.0%
3,734
724 HEAT TREATING EQUIPMENT OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
146
725 MISCELLANEOUS METAL AND PLASTIC PROCESSING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
376
756 MIXING AND BLENDING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
76
777 MISCELLANEOUS MACHINE OPERATORS, N.E.C. 81.7%
0.0%
18.3%
0.0%
0.0%
722
779 MACHINE OPERATORS, NOT SPECIFIED 45.1%
0.0%
0.0%
54.9%
0.0%
3,267
783 WELDERS AND CUTTERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
5
785 ASSEMBLERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
248
799 GRADERS AND SORTERS, EXCEPT AGRICULTURAL 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
243
859 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL MOVING EQUIPMENT OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
8
SUBTOTAL 68.0%
0.0%
11.0%
20.9%
0.0%
21,827
MACHINERY, EXCEPT ELECTRICAL (SIC 35)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
059 ENGINEERS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
167
185 DESIGNERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
122
189 PHOTOGRAPHERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
46
216 ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS, N.E.C. 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
324
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2,975
518 INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY REPAIRERS 12.7%
0.0%
83.3%
4.0%
0.0%
7,930
519 MACHINERY MAINTENANCE OCCUPATIONS 85.2%
0.0%
14.8%
0.0%
0.0%
139
534 HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION MECHANICS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
102
547 SPECIFIED MECHANICS AND REPAIRERS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
37
633 SUPERVISORS, PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
77
634 TOOL AND DIE MAKERS 82.2%
0.0%
0.0%
17.8%
0.0%
3,069
636 PRECISION ASSEMBLERS, METAL 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,016
637 MACHINISTS 52.6%
0.0%
47.4%
0.0%
0.0%
9,299
644 PRECISION GRINDERS, FITTERS, AND TOOL SHARPENERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
132
645 PATTERNMAKERS AND MODEL MAKERS, METAL 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40
683 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
116
684 MISCELLANEOUS PRECISION WORKERS, N.E.C. 1.2%
0.0%
98.8%
0.0%
0.0%
684
704 LATHE AND TURNING MACHINE OPERATORS 3.0%
0.0%
73.6%
0.0%
23.3%
3,264
705 MILLING AND PLANING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
128
706 PUNCHING AND STAMPING PRESS MACHINE OPERATORS 7.6%
0.0%
92.4%
0.0%
0.0%
1,306
708 DRILLING AND BORING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
74
709 GRINDING, ABRADING, BUFFING, AND POLISHING MACHINE OPERATORS 9.8%
0.0%
72.0%
0.0%
18.2%
4,177
713 FORGING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4
715 MISCELLANEOUS METAL, PLASTIC, STONE, AND GLASS WORKING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
98
717 FABRICATING MACHINE OPERATORS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
102
723 METAL PLATING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
66.7%
33.3%
0.0%
512
724 HEAT TREATING EQUIPMENT OPERATORS 92.1%
0.0%
0.0%
7.9%
0.0%
500
725 MISCELLANEOUS METAL AND PLASTIC PROCESSING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
38
734 PRINTING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
33
766 FURNACE, KILN, AND OVEN OPERATORS, EXC. FOOD 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
17
769 SLICING AND CUTTING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
51
774 PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESS MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
17
777 MISCELLANEOUS MACHINE OPERATORS, N.E.C. 62.5%
0.0%
0.0%
37.5%
0.0%
2,339
779 MACHINE OPERATORS, NOT SPECIFIED 1.6%
0.0%
44.5%
53.2%
0.7%
34,217
783 WELDERS AND CUTTERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
850
785 ASSEMBLERS 91.4%
0.0%
0.0%
8.6%
0.0%
3,969
787 HAND MOLDING, CASTING, AND FORMING OCCUPATIONS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
8
793 HAND ENGRAVING AND PRINTING OCCUPATIONS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
526
796 PRODUCTION INSPECTORS, CHECKERS, AND EXAMINERS 98.4%
0.0%
1.6%
0.0%
0.0%
4,323
804 TRUCK DRIVERS, HEAVY 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
197
859 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL MOVING EQUIPMENT OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,100
889 LABORERS, EXCEPT CONSTRUCTION 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
90
SUBTOTAL 30.3%
0.0%
42.8%
24.7%
2.0%
84,215
ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (SIC 36)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
189 PHOTOGRAPHERS 88.6%
0.0%
11.4%
0.0%
0.0%
50
213 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TECHNICIANS 93.9%
0.0%
4.1%
2.0%
0.0%
113
216 ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
11
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
946
507 BUS, TRUCK, AND STATIONARY ENGINE MECHANICS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
41
519 MACHINERY MAINTENANCE OCCUPATIONS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
33
534 HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION MECHANICS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
6
535 CAMERA, WATCH, AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENT REPAIRERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
160
549 NOT SPECIFIED MECHANICS AND REPAIRERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
223
585 PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, AND STEAMFITTERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
18
634 TOOL AND DIE MAKERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
371
637 MACHINISTS 67.7%
0.0%
32.3%
0.0%
0.0%
191
675 HAND MOLDERS AND SHAPERS, EXCEPT JEWELERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
18
683 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2,743
696 STATIONARY ENGINEERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
212
709 GRINDING, ABRADING, BUFFING, AND POLISHING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
36
719 MOLDING AND CASTING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
417
723 METAL PLATING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
182
734 PRINTING MACHINE OPERATORS 24.0%
0.0%
35.6%
40.3%
0.0%
299
756 MIXING AND BLENDING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
14
766 FURNACE, KILN, AND OVEN OPERATORS, EXC. FOOD 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
7
774 PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESS MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
12
777 MISCELLANEOUS MACHINE OPERATORS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
70
783 WELDERS AND CUTTERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
12
785 ASSEMBLERS 76.0%
0.0%
24.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2,710
796 PRODUCTION INSPECTORS, CHECKERS, AND EXAMINERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
162
SUBTOTAL 82.8%
0.0%
13.8%
3.3%
0.0%
9,057
TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT (SIC 37)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
044 AEROSPACE ENGINEERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
43
216 ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS, N.E.C. 99.3%
0.0%
0.7%
0.0%
0.0%
394
224 CHEMICAL TECHNICIANS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
17
225 SCIENCE TECHNICIANS, N.E.C. 50.0%
0.0%
25.0%
25.0%
0.0%
58
363 PRODUCTION COORDINATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
9
365 STOCK AND INVENTORY CLERKS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
114
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 55.6%
0.0%
0.0%
44.4%
0.0%
428
518 INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY REPAIRERS 19.6%
0.0%
80.4%
0.0%
0.0%
796
519 MACHINERY MAINTENANCE OCCUPATIONS 18.7%
0.0%
81.3%
0.0%
0.0%
76
575 ELECTRICIANS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
34
579 PAINTERS, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE 98.4%
0.0%
0.0%
1.6%
0.0%
436
634 TOOL AND DIE MAKERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
168
637 MACHINISTS 25.8%
0.0%
0.0%
74.2%
0.0%
1,118
684 MISCELLANEOUS PRECISION WORKERS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
542
689 INSPECTORS, TESTERS, AND GRADERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
130
695 POWER PLANT OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
155
703 LATHE AND TURNING MACHINE SET-UP OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
14
704 LATHE AND TURNING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
68
705 MILLING AND PLANING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
20
708 DRILLING AND BORING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
9
709 GRINDING, ABRADING, BUFFING, AND POLISHING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
508
715 MISCELLANEOUS METAL, PLASTIC, STONE, AND GLASS WORKING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
394
717 FABRICATING MACHINE OPERATORS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
57
724 HEAT TREATING EQUIPMENT OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
851
756 MIXING AND BLENDING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
182
759 PAINTING AND PAINT SPRAYING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
61.5%
34.6%
3.9%
1,238
769 SLICING AND CUTTING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,397
774 PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESS MACHINE OPERATORS 50.0%
0.0%
25.0%
25.0%
0.0%
404
777 MISCELLANEOUS MACHINE OPERATORS, N.E.C. 38.1%
0.0%
61.9%
0.0%
0.0%
576
779 MACHINE OPERATORS, NOT SPECIFIED 4.0%
0.0%
96.0%
0.0%
0.0%
5,946
785 ASSEMBLERS 10.3%
0.0%
88.5%
1.2%
0.0%
15,616
789 HAND PAINTING, COATING, AND DECORATING OCCUPATIONS 0.0%
0.0%
66.7%
33.3%
0.0%
716
796 PRODUCTION INSPECTORS, CHECKERS, AND EXAMINERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
9
SUBTOTAL 15.6%
0.0%
78.0%
6.1%
0.1%
32,523
INSTRUMENTS AND RELATED PRODUCTS (SIC 38)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
073 CHEMISTS, EXCEPT BIOCHEMISTS 28.6%
0.0%
57.1%
14.3%
0.0%
964
235 TECHNICIANS, N.E.C. 11.7%
4.8%
71.1%
12.4%
0.0%
4,004
634 TOOL AND DIE MAKERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,011
637 MACHINISTS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
147
644 PRECISION GRINDERS, FITTERS, AND TOOL SHARPENERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
65
719 MOLDING AND CASTING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
81
723 METAL PLATING MACHINE OPERATORS 17.2%
0.0%
82.8%
0.0%
0.0%
2,657
756 MIXING AND BLENDING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
83.3%
16.7%
0.0%
1,983
779 MACHINE OPERATORS, NOT SPECIFIED 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
230
785 ASSEMBLERS 55.3%
0.0%
44.7%
0.0%
0.0%
777
796 PRODUCTION INSPECTORS, CHECKERS, AND EXAMINERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
53
889 LABORERS, EXCEPT CONSTRUCTION 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
289
SUBTOTAL 28.0%
1.5%
62.4%
7.8%
0.0%
12,261
MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES (SIC 39)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
365 STOCK AND INVENTORY CLERKS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
384
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 0.0%
33.3%
33.3%
33.3%
0.0%
4,651
518 INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY REPAIRERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
268
633 SUPERVISORS, PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
223
634 TOOL AND DIE MAKERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
223
637 MACHINISTS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
295
719 MOLDING AND CASTING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
223
723 METAL PLATING MACHINE OPERATORS 18.3%
0.0%
0.0%
81.7%
0.0%
666
759 PAINTING AND PAINT SPRAYING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
33.3%
33.3%
33.3%
0.0%
6,977
766 FURNACE, KILN, AND OVEN OPERATORS, EXC. FOOD 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
14
785 ASSEMBLERS 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
1,292
SUBTOTAL 8.9%
25.4%
27.9%
37.5%
0.0%
15,216
LOCAL AND INTERURBAN PASSENGER TRANSIT (SIC 41)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
84
505 AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
209
SUBTOTAL 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
293
TRUCKING AND WAREHOUSING (SIC 42)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
287
507 BUS, TRUCK, AND STATIONARY ENGINE MECHANICS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
186
547 SPECIFIED MECHANICS AND REPAIRERS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
328
SUBTOTAL 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
801
WATER TRANSPORTATION (SIC 44)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
684
SUBTOTAL 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
684
TRANSPORTATION BY AIR (SIC 45)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
235 TECHNICIANS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,346
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2,806
505 AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
342
508 AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANICS 92.9%
0.0%
7.1%
0.0%
0.0%
13,611
515 AIRCRAFT MECHANICS, EXC. ENGINE 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
15,089
518 INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY REPAIRERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
11
547 SPECIFIED MECHANICS AND REPAIRERS, N.E.C. 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2,476
637 MACHINISTS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
8,049
653 SHEET METAL WORKERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,852
689 INSPECTORS, TESTERS, AND GRADERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
204
709 GRINDING, ABRADING, BUFFING, AND POLISHING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
239
759 PAINTING AND PAINT SPRAYING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3,625
785 ASSEMBLERS 0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
275
797 PRODUCTION TESTERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
320
889 LABORERS, EXCEPT CONSTRUCTION 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
76
SUBTOTAL 85.2%
3.6%
10.8%
0.2%
0.0%
50,321
ELECTRIC, GAS, AND SANITARY SERVICES (SIC 49)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
215
549 NOT SPECIFIED MECHANICS AND REPAIRERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
423
696 STATIONARY ENGINEERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2,761
777 MISCELLANEOUS MACHINE OPERATORS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
471
SUBTOTAL 28.6%
0.0%
71.3%
0.0%
0.0%
3,870
WHOLESALE TRADE - DURABLE GOODS (SIC 50)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
505 AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
7,436
SUBTOTAL 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
7,436
AUTOMOTIVE DEALERS & SERVICE STATIONS (SIC 55)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
243 SUPERVISORS AND PROPRIETORS, SALES OCCUPATIONS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
307
505 AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3,294
804 TRUCK DRIVERS, HEAVY 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
307
SUBTOTAL 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3,908
PERSONAL SERVICES (SIC 72)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
748 LAUNDERING AND DRY CLEANING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
5,273
SUBTOTAL 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
5,273
BUSINESS SERVICES (SIC 73)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
213 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TECHNICIANS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,654
319 RECEPTIONISTS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
336
364 TRAFFIC, SHIPPING, AND RECEIVING CLERKS 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
478
633 SUPERVISORS, PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
551
677 OPTICAL GOODS WORKERS 0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
84
774 PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESS MACHINE OPERATORS 5.4%
0.0%
0.0%
67.2%
27.4%
2,405
777 MISCELLANEOUS MACHINE OPERATORS, N.E.C. 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
329
SUBTOTAL 45.7%
0.0%
0.7%
36.5%
16.9%
5,837
AUTO REPAIR, SERVICES, AND GARAGES (SIC 75)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
505 AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
16,041
549 NOT SPECIFIED MECHANICS AND REPAIRERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3,180
SUBTOTAL 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
19,221
MISCELLANEOUS REPAIR SERVICES (SIC 76)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
505 AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,380
SUBTOTAL 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,380
HEALTH SERVICES (SIC 80)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
084 PHYSICIANS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
620
189 PHOTOGRAPHERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
28
203 CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
206
204 DENTAL HYGIENISTS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
85
206 RADIOLOGIC TECHNICIANS 70.0%
0.0%
5.6%
11.5%
12.8%
6,684
426 GUARDS AND POLICE, EXC. PUBLIC SERVICE 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
56
445 DENTAL ASSISTANTS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
58
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 95.4%
0.0%
4.6%
0.0%
0.0%
1,364
549 NOT SPECIFIED MECHANICS AND REPAIRERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
134
643 BOILERMAKERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
91
696 STATIONARY ENGINEERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
294
766 FURNACE, KILN, AND OVEN OPERATORS, EXC. FOOD 66.8%
0.0%
33.2%
0.0%
0.0%
868
774 PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESS MACHINE OPERATORS 34.9%
0.0%
47.7%
17.4%
0.0%
614
777 MISCELLANEOUS MACHINE OPERATORS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
54
SUBTOTAL 74.0%
0.0%
10.3%
7.8%
7.6%
11,156
TOTAL 59.4%
1.6%
26.2%
11.1%
1.4%
350,772
RELATED PAGES: Estimates by SIC, Estimates by Occupation, Estimates by Occupation within SIC
ABBREVIATIONS:
Resp Prot = Respiratory Protection
Other PPE = Personal Protective Equipment Other Than Respiratory Protection
Vent = Ventilation

*(1) The estimates for each occupation apply only to the 3- and 4-digit SICs surveyed within the 2-digit SIC where the agent was observed. Not all SICs were surveyed, and not all agents were observed in all surveyed SICs. (2) When using the estimated numbers of exposures, standard errors associated with estimates should be considered. (3) Potential exposures to a chemical agent are categorized as actual (i.e., the surveyor observed the use of the specific agent) or tradename (i.e., the surveyor observed the use of a tradename product known to contain the specific agent). The estimates presented in the table combine both categories. (4) For a given occupation, the estimated number of potential exposures is not necessarily equal to the estimated total number of potentially exposed workers. For example, a worker may be exposed to the same agent from multiple sources; thus, it is not the worker that is controlled but the exposure. (5) The presence or absence of controls does not imply that controls are necessary or required. The estimates and the controls are strictly based on observations associated with potential exposures.

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