Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
85
|
|---|---|---|
| 00 | NIU | X |
| 10 | No | · |
| 11 | No mention of any health risk | X |
| 12 | Not mentioned, but exposed to risk | X |
| 20 | Yes, mentioned as exposure | X |
| 99 | Unknown | X |
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Description
For sample persons ages 18 and older who were employed in the last two weeks, WEXANGAS reports whether, in the present job, she/he is exposed to anesthetic gases, which could endanger her/his own health.
This variable was introduced in 1985 as part of a series of variables on occupational safety and health. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1985: Sample persons age 18+ who were employed in the past 2 weeks.
Availability
- 1985
Survey Text
| 1985 |
These questions are about your present job.
1a. In your present job, are you exposed to any SUBSTANCES that could endanger your health, such as chemicals, dusts, fumes, or gases?
2 [] No (2)
9 [] DK (2)
b. What substances are you exposed to that could endanger your health? ____
Any other? ____
Enter each substance in a separate column.
Ask 1c for each response in 1b
c. How can (response in 1b) endanger your health? ________
Any other way? ____
Record verbatim response(s).
Weights
- 1985 : SAMPWEIGHT