WEXVAPOR
Regularly exposed to vapors, gas, dust, or fumes at work, twice a week or more
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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
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