Appendix B Standarized Occupational Categories

DOE-STD-1190-2007

APPENDIX B

STANDARDIZED OCCUPATIONAL CATEGORIES

Management (M) Predominately office work at a desk; first level supervisor and above;

anticipated risks primarily ergonomic

Administrative Support (A) Predominately office work at a desk; heavy computer usage;

anticipated risks primarily ergonomic. This category includes but is not limited to information

technology, clerical, and secretarial staff.

In-House Professionals (I) Predominately office work at a desk typically without supervisory

responsibilities. The risks are primarily ergonomic.

Field Professionals (F) Frequently works outside of their office in areas such as but not

limited to laboratories, testing areas, and construction areas. Potential for exposure to chemical

or radiation hazards.

Technical Support (T) Workers who typically support the field professionals and have

hands-on work situations. Potential for exposure to chemical or radiation hazards; the potential

for exposure may be higher than for the field professionals.

Biohazard (B) Workers who have the potential for exposure to biological hazards. This

includes medical technicians, nurses, laboratory staff, animal caretakers, physicians, and

veterinarians.

Service (S) Typically includes but is not limited to custodians, drivers, laborers, laundry

workers, linemen, mail clerks, pilots, railroad engineers, records center workers, stationary

engineers, utility workers, and water plant operators. These workers support and maintain the

facility's infrastructure and have the potential for a broad range of exposures. Most work is not

performed sitting at a desk.

Security and Fire (E) Typically includes protective forces and firefighters.

Crafts (C) Typically includes bargaining unit employees and laborers. They have the

potential for a broad range of exposures.

Line Operators (O)Typically workers who are involved in process, operation, or line

activities at the facility. Potential for chemical and/or radiation exposure on a regular basis.