# Dirtiest Career Choice Charts This Infographic Counts Down The World’s Dirtiest Jobs By Jonathon Brown | Published 2013-01-23 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-dirtiest-jobs References: [visual.ly](http://visual.ly/theyre-dirty-jobs) If you think your job is bad, take a look at the world’s dirtiest jobs in this infographic. The criteria used to determine the world’s dirtiest jobs is if it involves exposure to one or more of the following: trash, human waste, food waste, stench, chemicals, body fluids, dirt, death, blood and guts. A lift pump remover does *nothing but* deal with human waste. When someone flushes the toilet, that waste goes to a waste processing plant. The lift pump chamber is what is filled up if a pump breaks. In this unfortunate event, the lift pump remover springs into action. Dressed in a full body suit, he uses a vacuum-like tool to clean up the mess. Other jobs include [crime scene cleaner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-range-pro-lineup), slaughterhouse and [proctologist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pooch-pendant). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dirty Jobs:** There is a growing demand for professionals to tackle the world's dirtiest and most hazardous tasks, opening up opportunities for specialized cleaning and waste management companies. - **Industrial Hygiene:** As awareness of the health and safety risks associated with dirty jobs increases, industries related to industrial hygiene, personal protective equipment, and sanitation solutions are poised to thrive. - **Automation in Waste Management:** The rise of dirty jobs prompts the need for disruptive innovation in waste management through the development of automated systems and robotics capable of handling hazardous waste and environments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cleaning Services:** Cleaning companies specializing in extreme and hazardous cleaning, such as crime scene cleanup and waste removal, have a chance to provide essential services and tap into niche markets. - **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):** The demand for high-quality personal protective equipment, including suits, masks, and gloves, will increase as dirty job workers seek effective safeguards against exposure to hazardous materials. - **Robotics and Automation:** Companies in the robotics and automation industry can explore opportunities to design and deploy advanced robotic systems for waste management, reducing the need for human intervention in dirty job environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Public Hygiene Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-bathroom-global-challenge.md) - [Dirty-Resembling Luxe Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-willy-underwear.md) - [Health-Supporting Female Plumbers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-continence-week.md) - [Cheeky Hygiene Company Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-clean-you-can-kiss-it.md) - [Lab-Tested Natural Food Washes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanboss-eatcleaner.md) - [Fantastical Hyper-Utility Fashion Liness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-dirty-jobs.md) - [Rewarding Community Cleanup Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litterlotto.md) - [Creative Cancer Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pick-up-your-poop.md) - [$100K Summer Swimming Jobs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimply-100k-swimming-job.md)