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.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Chimney sweep
19%
AI can already do 19% of this job.
#490 / 633
View rankingChimney sweep
Where the time goes
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.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Climb, sweep and the nest that blocks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Tightness, draught and the one that will not draw.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Certificate, rules and the residents.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The wet roof and not falling.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Clean for real, and not leaving loose soot.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- sweep chimneys
- flue camera
- draught
- flue certificate
- nests
- roofs
- tightness
- soot
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-4071.00· ESCO/ISCO 7133
IS WORK OVER?
Labour inspector
23%
#299 / 633
View rankingLabour inspector
Where the time goes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Plan visits, complaints and the firm’s history.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Site or workplace, stop unsafe work and take statements.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 12% | +2.6 |
Minutes, orders and the penalty proposal.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Contracts, hours and the bogus self-employed.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Union, employer and what is argued in the corridor.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
A penalty that holds, and not looking away.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 23% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- visit sites
- stop unsafe work
- infringement minutes
- bogus self-employment
- check contracts
- labour orders
- fine firms
- take statements
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1041.00· ESCO/ISCO 3352