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Dirtiest Career Choice Charts

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

This Infographic Counts Down The World’s Dirtiest Jobs

— January 23, 2013 — Unique
If you think your job is bad, take a look at the world’s dirtiest jobs in this infographic.

The criteria used to determine the world’s dirtiest jobs is if it involves exposure to one or more of the following: trash, human waste, food waste, stench, chemicals, body fluids, dirt, death, blood and guts.

A lift pump remover does nothing but deal with human waste. When someone flushes the toilet, that waste goes to a waste processing plant. The lift pump chamber is what is filled up if a pump breaks. In this unfortunate event, the lift pump remover springs into action. Dressed in a full body suit, he uses a vacuum-like tool to clean up the mess.

Other jobs include crime scene cleaner, slaughterhouse and proctologist.
Trend Themes
1. Dirty Jobs - There is a growing demand for professionals to tackle the world's dirtiest and most hazardous tasks, opening up opportunities for specialized cleaning and waste management companies.
2. Industrial Hygiene - As awareness of the health and safety risks associated with dirty jobs increases, industries related to industrial hygiene, personal protective equipment, and sanitation solutions are poised to thrive.
3. Automation in Waste Management - The rise of dirty jobs prompts the need for disruptive innovation in waste management through the development of automated systems and robotics capable of handling hazardous waste and environments.
Industry Implications
1. Cleaning Services - Cleaning companies specializing in extreme and hazardous cleaning, such as crime scene cleanup and waste removal, have a chance to provide essential services and tap into niche markets.
2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - The demand for high-quality personal protective equipment, including suits, masks, and gloves, will increase as dirty job workers seek effective safeguards against exposure to hazardous materials.
3. Robotics and Automation - Companies in the robotics and automation industry can explore opportunities to design and deploy advanced robotic systems for waste management, reducing the need for human intervention in dirty job environments.
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