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 WOODS
CAS #
RTECS #  
Agent Code 94220

GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS (SIC 15)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
558 SUPERVISORS, N.E.C. 68.7%
0.0%
23.0%
8.3%
0.0%
17,117
563 BRICKMASONS AND STONEMASONS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
273
567 CARPENTERS 71.1%
0.0%
16.1%
12.7%
0.0%
86,774
588 CONCRETE AND TERRAZZO FINISHERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
216
769 SLICING AND CUTTING MACHINE OPERATORS 59.7%
0.0%
0.0%
40.3%
0.0%
590
783 WELDERS AND CUTTERS 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
183
804 TRUCK DRIVERS, HEAVY 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,162
844 OPERATING ENGINEERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,043
869 CONSTRUCTION LABORERS 67.3%
0.0%
25.0%
7.7%
0.0%
49,872
889 LABORERS, EXCEPT CONSTRUCTION 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
179
SUBTOTAL 69.7%
0.0%
19.5%
10.6%
0.0%
157,409
HEAVY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS (SIC 16)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
516 HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANICS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
402
558 SUPERVISORS, N.E.C. 69.3%
0.0%
30.7%
0.0%
0.0%
1,160
567 CARPENTERS 52.3%
0.0%
13.1%
34.6%
0.0%
6,121
585 PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, AND STEAMFITTERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
732
588 CONCRETE AND TERRAZZO FINISHERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
691
779 MACHINE OPERATORS, NOT SPECIFIED 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
976
869 CONSTRUCTION LABORERS 58.3%
0.0%
41.7%
0.0%
0.0%
11,457
SUBTOTAL 51.4%
0.0%
38.6%
9.8%
0.0%
21,539
SPECIAL TRADE CONTRACTORS (SIC 17)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
053 CIVIL ENGINEERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,612
558 SUPERVISORS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
390
563 BRICKMASONS AND STONEMASONS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
8,635
567 CARPENTERS 78.5%
0.0%
21.5%
0.0%
0.0%
10,220
573 DRYWALL INSTALLERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
326
575 ELECTRICIANS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
5,322
588 CONCRETE AND TERRAZZO FINISHERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3,978
595 ROOFERS 9.6%
0.0%
90.4%
0.0%
0.0%
17,910
599 CONSTRUCTION TRADES, N.E.C. 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
3,816
653 SHEET METAL WORKERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
771
844 OPERATING ENGINEERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
198
869 CONSTRUCTION LABORERS 96.5%
0.0%
3.5%
0.0%
0.0%
10,948
SUBTOTAL 63.0%
0.0%
30.9%
5.9%
0.0%
64,126
FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS (SIC 20)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
059 ENGINEERS, N.E.C. 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
61
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
61
567 CARPENTERS 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
43
633 SUPERVISORS, PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
61
759 PAINTING AND PAINT SPRAYING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
61
777 MISCELLANEOUS MACHINE OPERATORS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
116
SUBTOTAL 43.9%
0.0%
45.4%
10.6%
0.0%
403
TOBACCO MANUFACTURES (SIC 21)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
567 CARPENTERS 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
32
SUBTOTAL 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
32
TEXTILE MILL PRODUCTS (SIC 22)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
140
567 CARPENTERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
62
SUBTOTAL 30.6%
0.0%
69.3%
0.0%
0.0%
202
APPAREL AND OTHER TEXTILE PRODUCTS (SIC 23)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
41
567 CARPENTERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
94
SUBTOTAL 69.6%
0.0%
30.3%
0.0%
0.0%
135
LUMBER AND WOOD PRODUCTS (SIC 24)
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%
314
127 ENGINEERING TEACHERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,148
216 ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
45
364 TRAFFIC, SHIPPING, AND RECEIVING CLERKS 92.4%
0.0%
7.6%
0.0%
0.0%
4,717
365 STOCK AND INVENTORY CLERKS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
122
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 84.3%
0.0%
8.9%
6.8%
0.0%
7,956
496 TIMBER CUTTING AND LOGGING OCCUPATIONS 95.0%
0.0%
5.0%
0.0%
0.0%
8,437
507 BUS, TRUCK, AND STATIONARY ENGINE MECHANICS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
74
519 MACHINERY MAINTENANCE OCCUPATIONS 3.4%
0.0%
96.6%
0.0%
0.0%
2,164
544 MILLWRIGHTS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
45
547 SPECIFIED MECHANICS AND REPAIRERS, N.E.C. 92.6%
0.0%
0.0%
7.4%
0.0%
2,070
567 CARPENTERS 81.0%
0.0%
8.6%
10.4%
0.0%
5,542
575 ELECTRICIANS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
18
579 PAINTERS, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2,041
585 PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, AND STEAMFITTERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
194
597 STRUCTURAL METAL WORKERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
323
633 SUPERVISORS, PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS 64.7%
0.0%
35.3%
0.0%
0.0%
1,125
637 MACHINISTS 3.2%
0.0%
33.5%
63.3%
0.0%
4,716
657 CABINET MAKERS AND BENCH CARPENTERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
6,882
658 FURNITURE AND WOOD FINISHERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4,593
696 STATIONARY ENGINEERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
78
704 LATHE AND TURNING MACHINE OPERATORS 96.7%
0.0%
3.3%
0.0%
0.0%
6,815
706 PUNCHING AND STAMPING PRESS MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
432
709 GRINDING, ABRADING, BUFFING, AND POLISHING MACHINE OPERATORS 75.3%
0.0%
0.0%
24.7%
0.0%
3,501
715 MISCELLANEOUS METAL, PLASTIC, STONE, AND GLASS WORKING MACHINE OPERATORS 98.4%
0.0%
1.6%
0.0%
0.0%
588
719 MOLDING AND CASTING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
134
726 WOOD LATHE, ROUTING, AND PLANING MACHINE OPERATORS 51.4%
0.0%
48.6%
0.0%
0.0%
4,708
727 SAWING MACHINE OPERATORS 33.2%
0.0%
22.6%
41.0%
3.3%
43,302
728 SHAPING AND JOINING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
2,291
729 NAILING AND TACKING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,476
733 MISCELLANEOUS WOODWORKING MACHINE OPERATORS 90.7%
0.0%
3.5%
5.8%
0.0%
22,288
753 CEMENTING AND GLUING MACHINE OPERATORS 26.6%
0.0%
0.0%
73.4%
0.0%
628
756 MIXING AND BLENDING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
134
759 PAINTING AND PAINT SPRAYING MACHINE OPERATORS 80.7%
0.0%
19.3%
0.0%
0.0%
311
766 FURNACE, KILN, AND OVEN OPERATORS, EXC. FOOD 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,386
769 SLICING AND CUTTING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
173
777 MISCELLANEOUS MACHINE OPERATORS, N.E.C. 62.7%
0.0%
6.2%
30.7%
0.4%
11,636
779 MACHINE OPERATORS, NOT SPECIFIED 88.7%
0.0%
0.0%
11.3%
0.0%
8,147
785 ASSEMBLERS 70.6%
0.0%
20.8%
8.5%
0.0%
23,426
796 PRODUCTION INSPECTORS, CHECKERS, AND EXAMINERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3,824
799 GRADERS AND SORTERS, EXCEPT AGRICULTURAL 57.1%
0.0%
42.9%
0.0%
0.0%
1,025
804 TRUCK DRIVERS, HEAVY 98.0%
0.0%
2.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,266
849 CRANE AND TOWER OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
185
856 INDUSTRIAL TRUCK AND TRACTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATORS 47.3%
0.0%
12.1%
28.5%
12.1%
3,145
859 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL MOVING EQUIPMENT OPERATORS 42.8%
0.0%
9.8%
47.4%
0.0%
1,296
877 STOCK HANDLERS AND BAGGERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,049
878 MACHINE FEEDERS AND OFFBEARERS 36.5%
0.0%
61.7%
1.8%
0.0%
4,193
883 FREIGHT, STOCK, AND MATERIAL MOVERS, HAND, N.E.C. 70.0%
0.0%
30.0%
0.0%
0.0%
169
887 VEHICLE WASHERS AND EQUIPMENT CLEANERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
46
888 HAND PACKERS AND PACKAGERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2,429
889 LABORERS, EXCEPT CONSTRUCTION 94.3%
0.0%
5.7%
0.0%
0.0%
6,710
SUBTOTAL 67.8%
0.0%
14.2%
17.0%
0.8%
209,317
FURNITURE AND FIXTURES (SIC 25)
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%
185
518 INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY REPAIRERS 0.0%
0.0%
75.0%
25.0%
0.0%
1,465
549 NOT SPECIFIED MECHANICS AND REPAIRERS 28.7%
0.0%
53.5%
17.8%
0.0%
560
567 CARPENTERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
7,193
633 SUPERVISORS, PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
306
637 MACHINISTS 9.3%
0.0%
0.0%
90.7%
0.0%
2,264
657 CABINET MAKERS AND BENCH CARPENTERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,451
658 FURNITURE AND WOOD FINISHERS 15.5%
0.0%
67.2%
17.2%
0.0%
6,952
708 DRILLING AND BORING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
2,462
709 GRINDING, ABRADING, BUFFING, AND POLISHING MACHINE OPERATORS 24.9%
3.2%
22.5%
49.5%
0.0%
19,208
719 MOLDING AND CASTING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
207
726 WOOD LATHE, ROUTING, AND PLANING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
2,294
727 SAWING MACHINE OPERATORS 17.0%
0.0%
23.6%
59.4%
0.0%
21,568
728 SHAPING AND JOINING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
2,161
733 MISCELLANEOUS WOODWORKING MACHINE OPERATORS 54.6%
3.6%
26.8%
15.0%
0.0%
10,646
758 COMPRESSING AND COMPACTING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
422
769 SLICING AND CUTTING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
35.2%
64.8%
0.0%
7,998
777 MISCELLANEOUS MACHINE OPERATORS, N.E.C. 1.2%
0.0%
0.0%
98.8%
0.0%
9,644
779 MACHINE OPERATORS, NOT SPECIFIED 0.0%
0.0%
88.3%
11.7%
0.0%
509
785 ASSEMBLERS 72.6%
0.0%
18.3%
9.1%
0.0%
27,393
796 PRODUCTION INSPECTORS, CHECKERS, AND EXAMINERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
708
856 INDUSTRIAL TRUCK AND TRACTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
90
883 FREIGHT, STOCK, AND MATERIAL MOVERS, HAND, N.E.C. 0.0%
0.0%
76.7%
23.3%
0.0%
810
888 HAND PACKERS AND PACKAGERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,420
889 LABORERS, EXCEPT CONSTRUCTION 14.0%
0.0%
68.8%
17.2%
0.0%
3,419
SUBTOTAL 35.0%
0.7%
23.9%
40.2%
0.0%
131,335
PAPER AND ALLIED PRODUCTS (SIC 26)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
056 INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
52
259 SALES REPRESENTATIVES, MINING, MANUFACTURING, AND WHOLESALE 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
959
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
142
519 MACHINERY MAINTENANCE OCCUPATIONS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3
567 CARPENTERS 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
356
585 PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, AND STEAMFITTERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
11
633 SUPERVISORS, PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
479
726 WOOD LATHE, ROUTING, AND PLANING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
33
727 SAWING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
8
734 PRINTING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
479
756 MIXING AND BLENDING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
479
766 FURNACE, KILN, AND OVEN OPERATORS, EXC. FOOD 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
36
769 SLICING AND CUTTING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
479
777 MISCELLANEOUS MACHINE OPERATORS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,710
779 MACHINE OPERATORS, NOT SPECIFIED 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4,794
783 WELDERS AND CUTTERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
5
787 HAND MOLDING, CASTING, AND FORMING OCCUPATIONS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
719
804 TRUCK DRIVERS, HEAVY 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
8
856 INDUSTRIAL TRUCK AND TRACTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
719
859 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL MOVING EQUIPMENT OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
8
873 PRODUCTION HELPERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,198
878 MACHINE FEEDERS AND OFFBEARERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
496
889 LABORERS, EXCEPT CONSTRUCTION 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
73
SUBTOTAL 97.3%
0.0%
0.0%
2.6%
0.0%
13,246
PRINTING AND PUBLISHING (SIC 27)
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%
172
567 CARPENTERS 71.4%
0.0%
11.9%
16.6%
0.0%
301
634 TOOL AND DIE MAKERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
170
679 BOOKBINDERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4
719 MOLDING AND CASTING MACHINE OPERATORS 50.0%
0.0%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
117
SUBTOTAL 58.8%
0.0%
34.5%
6.5%
0.0%
764
CHEMICALS AND ALLIED PRODUCTS (SIC 28)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
078 BIOLOGICAL AND LIFE SCIENTISTS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
89
224 CHEMICAL TECHNICIANS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3,860
235 TECHNICIANS, N.E.C. 14.8%
0.0%
85.2%
0.0%
0.0%
601
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 0.0%
0.0%
86.3%
13.7%
0.0%
703
549 NOT SPECIFIED MECHANICS AND REPAIRERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,434
567 CARPENTERS 25.6%
0.0%
21.4%
53.0%
0.0%
568
709 GRINDING, ABRADING, BUFFING, AND POLISHING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
357
754 PACKAGING AND FILLING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
33.0%
0.0%
67.0%
0.0%
2,434
756 MIXING AND BLENDING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
358
777 MISCELLANEOUS MACHINE OPERATORS, N.E.C. 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
357
877 STOCK HANDLERS AND BAGGERS 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
138
889 LABORERS, EXCEPT CONSTRUCTION 0.0%
0.0%
54.4%
45.6%
0.0%
302
SUBTOTAL 2.8%
7.1%
59.8%
26.9%
3.1%
11,201
PETROLEUM AND COAL PRODUCTS (SIC 29)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
567 CARPENTERS 3.4%
0.0%
96.6%
0.0%
0.0%
417
SUBTOTAL 3.4%
0.0%
96.5%
0.0%
0.0%
417
RUBBER AND MISC. PLASTICS PRODUCTS (SIC 30)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 39.1%
0.0%
60.9%
0.0%
0.0%
373
567 CARPENTERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
16
633 SUPERVISORS, PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
146
657 CABINET MAKERS AND BENCH CARPENTERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
146
727 SAWING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
146
753 CEMENTING AND GLUING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
292
777 MISCELLANEOUS MACHINE OPERATORS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
292
889 LABORERS, EXCEPT CONSTRUCTION 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
146
SUBTOTAL 85.4%
0.0%
14.5%
0.0%
0.0%
1,557
LEATHER AND LEATHER PRODUCTS (SIC 31)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
567 CARPENTERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
186
769 SLICING AND CUTTING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
431
SUBTOTAL 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
617
STONE, CLAY, AND GLASS PRODUCTS (SIC 32)
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%
43
235 TECHNICIANS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
18
364 TRAFFIC, SHIPPING, AND RECEIVING CLERKS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3,590
547 SPECIFIED MECHANICS AND REPAIRERS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
117
567 CARPENTERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
419
633 SUPERVISORS, PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
351
889 LABORERS, EXCEPT CONSTRUCTION 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,933
SUBTOTAL 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
6,471
PRIMARY METAL INDUSTRIES (SIC 33)
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%
350
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
835
567 CARPENTERS 73.1%
0.0%
18.8%
8.1%
0.0%
949
645 PATTERNMAKERS AND MODEL MAKERS, METAL 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
325
656 PATTERNMAKERS AND MODEL MAKERS, WOOD 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
86
676 PATTERNMAKERS, LAY-OUT WORKERS, AND CUTTERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
497
719 MOLDING AND CASTING MACHINE OPERATORS 50.0%
0.0%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
283
733 MISCELLANEOUS WOODWORKING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
29
785 ASSEMBLERS 0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
500
SUBTOTAL 63.0%
0.0%
28.0%
8.8%
0.0%
3,854
FABRICATED METAL PRODUCTS (SIC 34)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
364 TRAFFIC, SHIPPING, AND RECEIVING CLERKS 94.6%
0.0%
5.4%
0.0%
0.0%
1,222
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 87.5%
0.0%
6.2%
6.2%
0.0%
1,485
567 CARPENTERS 56.2%
0.0%
43.8%
0.0%
0.0%
152
637 MACHINISTS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
3,068
676 PATTERNMAKERS, LAY-OUT WORKERS, AND CUTTERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
121
704 LATHE AND TURNING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,847
727 SAWING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
723
783 WELDERS AND CUTTERS 0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
9
785 ASSEMBLERS 39.5%
0.0%
8.6%
51.8%
0.0%
303
787 HAND MOLDING, CASTING, AND FORMING OCCUPATIONS 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
359
873 PRODUCTION HELPERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
354
888 HAND PACKERS AND PACKAGERS 0.0%
0.0%
65.9%
34.1%
0.0%
259
SUBTOTAL 28.0%
7.3%
57.5%
7.0%
0.0%
9,902
MACHINERY, EXCEPT ELECTRICAL (SIC 35)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
019 MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATORS, N.E.C. 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
69
059 ENGINEERS, N.E.C. 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
83
364 TRAFFIC, SHIPPING, AND RECEIVING CLERKS 15.6%
0.0%
72.7%
11.7%
0.0%
1,495
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
445
567 CARPENTERS 23.7%
0.0%
38.2%
38.2%
0.0%
575
575 ELECTRICIANS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
16
676 PATTERNMAKERS, LAY-OUT WORKERS, AND CUTTERS 73.1%
0.0%
0.0%
26.9%
0.0%
291
719 MOLDING AND CASTING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
253
733 MISCELLANEOUS WOODWORKING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
50
777 MISCELLANEOUS MACHINE OPERATORS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
147
783 WELDERS AND CUTTERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,876
785 ASSEMBLERS 60.6%
0.0%
12.2%
21.2%
6.0%
2,664
888 HAND PACKERS AND PACKAGERS 51.2%
0.0%
48.8%
0.0%
0.0%
521
889 LABORERS, EXCEPT CONSTRUCTION 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
95
SUBTOTAL 62.1%
0.0%
23.9%
12.0%
1.8%
8,580
ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (SIC 36)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 50.0%
0.0%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
263
549 NOT SPECIFIED MECHANICS AND REPAIRERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
5
567 CARPENTERS 4.9%
0.0%
54.4%
40.7%
0.0%
221
719 MOLDING AND CASTING MACHINE OPERATORS 8.3%
0.0%
61.1%
30.6%
0.0%
83
753 CEMENTING AND GLUING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
14
759 PAINTING AND PAINT SPRAYING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
122
785 ASSEMBLERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
59
797 PRODUCTION TESTERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
164
888 HAND PACKERS AND PACKAGERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40
SUBTOTAL 55.5%
0.0%
32.5%
11.8%
0.0%
971
TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT (SIC 37)
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%
2,201
514 AUTOMOBILE BODY AND RELATED REPAIRERS 0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
44
519 MACHINERY MAINTENANCE OCCUPATIONS 0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
44
544 MILLWRIGHTS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
71
547 SPECIFIED MECHANICS AND REPAIRERS, N.E.C. 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
50
549 NOT SPECIFIED MECHANICS AND REPAIRERS 0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2,414
567 CARPENTERS 89.1%
0.0%
3.8%
7.0%
0.0%
8,809
575 ELECTRICIANS 0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
131
585 PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, AND STEAMFITTERS 0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
229
645 PATTERNMAKERS AND MODEL MAKERS, METAL 68.2%
0.0%
0.0%
31.8%
0.0%
125
656 PATTERNMAKERS AND MODEL MAKERS, WOOD 0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
165
676 PATTERNMAKERS, LAY-OUT WORKERS, AND CUTTERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
99
709 GRINDING, ABRADING, BUFFING, AND POLISHING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
98
733 MISCELLANEOUS WOODWORKING MACHINE OPERATORS 18.0%
0.0%
60.0%
22.0%
0.0%
400
777 MISCELLANEOUS MACHINE OPERATORS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
6
779 MACHINE OPERATORS, NOT SPECIFIED 0.0%
50.0%
0.0%
50.0%
0.0%
74
785 ASSEMBLERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
62
789 HAND PAINTING, COATING, AND DECORATING OCCUPATIONS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2,192
859 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL MOVING EQUIPMENT OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
1,374
888 HAND PACKERS AND PACKAGERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
66
SUBTOTAL 67.2%
13.1%
9.8%
9.7%
0.0%
18,654
INSTRUMENTS AND RELATED PRODUCTS (SIC 38)
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%
24
567 CARPENTERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
139
633 SUPERVISORS, PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS 70.5%
0.0%
29.5%
0.0%
0.0%
106
733 MISCELLANEOUS WOODWORKING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
86
785 ASSEMBLERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
125
SUBTOTAL 38.4%
0.0%
61.5%
0.0%
0.0%
480
MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES (SIC 39)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
259 SALES REPRESENTATIVES, MINING, MANUFACTURING, AND WHOLESALE 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,649
364 TRAFFIC, SHIPPING, AND RECEIVING CLERKS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
110
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
431
518 INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY REPAIRERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
21
547 SPECIFIED MECHANICS AND REPAIRERS, N.E.C. 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
64
567 CARPENTERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
12
633 SUPERVISORS, PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS 7.1%
0.0%
86.9%
6.0%
0.0%
1,767
647 PRECIOUS STONES AND METALS WORKERS (JEWELERS) 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
183
684 MISCELLANEOUS PRECISION WORKERS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
34
709 GRINDING, ABRADING, BUFFING, AND POLISHING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2,300
733 MISCELLANEOUS WOODWORKING MACHINE OPERATORS 34.5%
7.7%
57.7%
0.0%
0.0%
953
759 PAINTING AND PAINT SPRAYING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
451
769 SLICING AND CUTTING MACHINE OPERATORS 39.1%
0.0%
30.4%
30.4%
0.0%
697
777 MISCELLANEOUS MACHINE OPERATORS, N.E.C. 0.0%
0.0%
92.3%
7.7%
0.0%
2,460
779 MACHINE OPERATORS, NOT SPECIFIED 0.9%
0.0%
66.0%
33.0%
0.0%
2,248
783 WELDERS AND CUTTERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
101
785 ASSEMBLERS 40.5%
0.0%
59.5%
0.0%
0.0%
6,668
888 HAND PACKERS AND PACKAGERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
225
889 LABORERS, EXCEPT CONSTRUCTION 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
5,241
SUBTOTAL 30.2%
0.2%
64.2%
4.8%
0.2%
25,615
TRUCKING AND WAREHOUSING (SIC 42)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
364 TRAFFIC, SHIPPING, AND RECEIVING CLERKS 0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
6,508
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 85.9%
0.0%
7.1%
7.1%
0.0%
612
567 CARPENTERS 0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
65
668 UPHOLSTERERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
25
853 EXCAVATING AND LOADING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2,276
883 FREIGHT, STOCK, AND MATERIAL MOVERS, HAND, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4,558
SUBTOTAL 52.5%
0.0%
23.7%
23.7%
0.0%
14,044
TRANSPORTATION BY AIR (SIC 45)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
599
567 CARPENTERS 0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
131
SUBTOTAL 0.0%
0.0%
91.0%
8.9%
0.0%
730
COMMUNICATION (SIC 48)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
185 DESIGNERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
166
SUBTOTAL 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
166
ELECTRIC, GAS, AND SANITARY SERVICES (SIC 49)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
567 CARPENTERS 66.2%
0.0%
0.0%
33.8%
0.0%
316
SUBTOTAL 66.2%
0.0%
0.0%
33.8%
0.0%
316
WHOLESALE TRADE - DURABLE GOODS (SIC 50)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
019 MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATORS, N.E.C. 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
728
259 SALES REPRESENTATIVES, MINING, MANUFACTURING, AND WHOLESALE 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,456
364 TRAFFIC, SHIPPING, AND RECEIVING CLERKS 95.3%
0.0%
4.7%
0.0%
0.0%
1,216
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
162
518 INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY REPAIRERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
253
567 CARPENTERS 71.1%
0.0%
0.0%
28.9%
0.0%
8,517
589 GLAZIERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,522
633 SUPERVISORS, PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,937
634 TOOL AND DIE MAKERS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
840
726 WOOD LATHE, ROUTING, AND PLANING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
353
733 MISCELLANEOUS WOODWORKING MACHINE OPERATORS 0.0%
0.0%
26.5%
73.5%
0.0%
1,067
769 SLICING AND CUTTING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
261
777 MISCELLANEOUS MACHINE OPERATORS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
98
779 MACHINE OPERATORS, NOT SPECIFIED 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,616
785 ASSEMBLERS 98.6%
0.0%
1.4%
0.0%
0.0%
4,073
804 TRUCK DRIVERS, HEAVY 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2,639
849 CRANE AND TOWER OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
204
873 PRODUCTION HELPERS 0.0%
33.3%
33.3%
33.3%
0.0%
4,036
883 FREIGHT, STOCK, AND MATERIAL MOVERS, HAND, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2,929
889 LABORERS, EXCEPT CONSTRUCTION 13.6%
0.0%
79.7%
6.7%
0.0%
9,973
SUBTOTAL 60.6%
3.0%
24.3%
11.9%
0.0%
43,880
BUSINESS SERVICES (SIC 73)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 67.2%
0.0%
32.8%
0.0%
0.0%
1,026
567 CARPENTERS 0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
45
SUBTOTAL 64.3%
0.0%
31.4%
4.2%
0.0%
1,071
HEALTH SERVICES (SIC 80)
Code Occupation Description (1980) No
Control
Resp
Prot
Other
PPE

Vent
Other
Control

Exposures
099 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS 13.3%
0.0%
86.7%
0.0%
0.0%
701
105 THERAPISTS, N.E.C. 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
98
449 MAIDS AND HOUSEMEN 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
798
453 JANITORS AND CLEANERS 71.8%
0.0%
28.2%
0.0%
0.0%
1,573
567 CARPENTERS 53.8%
3.5%
26.8%
16.0%
0.0%
1,490
569 CARPENTER APPRENTICES 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
64
579 PAINTERS, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE 0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
46
637 MACHINISTS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
28
696 STATIONARY ENGINEERS 0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
769
733 MISCELLANEOUS WOODWORKING MACHINE OPERATORS 100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
37
SUBTOTAL 53.9%
1.7%
40.1%
4.2%
0.0%
5,604
MUSEUMS, BOTANICAL, ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS (SIC 84)
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%
92
567 CARPENTERS 0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
276
SUBTOTAL 25.0%
75.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
368
TOTAL 58.6%
0.8%
23.0%
17.1%
0.3%
753,006
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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