Environmental Conditions

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS are the surroundings in which a job is performed. An environmental condition is present when it is specific and job related.

For detailed information about Environmental Conditions, review Chapter 12 of the 1991 RHAJ (U.S. DOL) 

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS - Frequency Counts

Below is the frequency with which each factor is rated in the DOT

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*** NOTICE that few occupations have significant environmental conditions ratings, so it is OK to restrict on these factors as supported by medical evidence or vocational prudence.