Automation index
How much of a Pesticide applicator’s job can AI already do?
A farm log comes earlier. Treating without taking the neighbour or the river do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Pesticide applicator
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#319 / 633
View rankingPesticide applicator
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Log, product and the dose.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Apply, drift and the wind that gets up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
The withholding period and the one who wants in now.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
PPE, the container and the collection point.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The neighbour, the bees and stopping in time.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Not taking the river, and signing the treatment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- farm log
- pesticide dose
- drift
- withholding period
- PPE
- empty containers
- bees
- field wind
Sources for this job· O*NET 37-3012.00· ESCO/ISCO 6113
IS WORK OVER?
Health and safety officer
29%
#73 / 633
View rankingHealth and safety officer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Risk assessments, PPE and procedures.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Safety plans, coordination and minutes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Site or plant visit, stop unsafe work.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Train, investigate accidents and propose measures.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Labour inspectorate, mutual and activity coordination.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Judgement, sign-off and preventive liability.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- assess workplace risk
- write safety plans
- stop unsafe work
- investigate accidents
- deliver H&S training
- coordinate contractors
- choose PPE
- safety minutes
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-5011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2263