WEXVAPOR
Regularly exposed to vapors, gas, dust, or fumes at work, twice a week or more
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For sample adults age 18 and older who are currently employed or were employed at some point in the past 12 months and did not refuse or provide a "don't know" response when asked whether their current or most recent job was also the longest held job, WEXVAPOR reports whether, at her/his current or most recent job, she/he is/was regularly exposed to vapors, gas, dust, or fumes at work twice a week or more.
This variable was introduced in 2010 as part of a series of variables with information on occupational safety and health. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 2010: Sample adults age 18+ years who are currently employed or were employed at some point in the past 12 months and did not refuse or provide a "don't know" response when asked whether their current/most recent job was also their longest held job.
Availability
- 2010
Weights
- 2010 : SAMPWEIGHT
