Automation index

How much of a Chimney sweep’s job can AI already do?

A inspection protocol comes earlier. Climbing, cleaning and not setting the soot on fire do not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

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Chimney sweep

19%

AI can already do 19% of this job.

#485 / 623

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Inspection, camera and the flue report. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Climb, sweep and the nest that blocks. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Tightness, draught and the one that will not draw. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Certificate, rules and the residents. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The wet roof and not falling. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Clean for real, and not leaving loose soot. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	12%	+1.7
Total	100%		19%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low