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O*NET detailed work activityPrepare chemicals for work application
Stays humanHands-on work
6 jobs8 tasks
This is physical, in-person work with real objects, tools, equipment and places that change from day to day. AI can't do it for you.
Part of Prepare mixtures or solutions, under the O*NET work activity group Performing General Physical Activities. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (0 AI-ready, 0 AI-assist, 8 stays human).
Tasks built on this activity
- Fill sprayer tanks with water and chemicals, according to formulas.
- Mix pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides for application to trees, shrubs, lawns, or botanical crops.
- Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Direct or perform mixing or application of fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, or fungicides.
- Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
- Mix acids, chemicals, or dry cement as required for a specific job.
- Spray trees to treat diseased or unhealthy trees, including mixing chemicals and calibrating spray equipment.
- Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.