About NIOCCS
The NIOSH Industry and Occupation Computerized Coding System (NIOCCS) is a web-based software tool. NIOCCS was created to translate industry and occupation text into standardized industry and occupation codes.
The Benefits of NIOCCS
- It reduces the high cost of manually coding industry and occupation information.
- It improves code uniformity.
- It is free and can be used by anyone, but is most often used by
- Researchers interested in occupational health
- Federal government agencies
- State health departments
- Other organizations that collect or evaluate information using industry and occupation
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About the NIOCCS Application
In 2021, NIOCCS began using machine learning, a form of artificial intelligence. It uses prediction models and allows systems to learn and improve from experience. Every record receives a code. The results are more accurate and consistent because of the machine learning platform. Data code faster than ever, with tens of thousands of records coded in minutes.
Autocoder Model Explanation
Industry: The NIOCCS industry machine learning model determines industry code probabilities based solely on recognized words in the industry and the occupation narratives. The industry code with the highest probability is selected. The industry codes used by the industry model are a subset of the NAICS 2017 codes, 365 in all.
Occupation: The occupation machine learning model determines occupation code probabilities based solely on recognized words in the industry and the occupation narratives. The occupation code with the highest probability is selected. The occupation codes used by the occupation model are a subset of the SOC 2018 codes, 808 in all.
How to Cite NIOCCS in a Publication
NIOSH (2024). NIOSH Industry and Occupation Computerized Coding System (NIOCCS). U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Division of Field Studies & Engineering, Health Informatics Branch.
Usage Conditions
You are accessing a U.S. Government information system, which includes (1) this computer, (2) this computer network, (3) all computers connected to this network, and (4) all devices and storage media attached to this network or to a computer on this network. This information system is provided for U.S. Government-authorized use only.
- Unauthorized or improper use of this system may result in disciplinary action, as well as civil and criminal penalties.
- By using this information system, you understand and consent to the following:
- You have no reasonable expectation of privacy regarding any communication or data transiting or stored on this information system. At any time, and for any lawful Government purpose, the government may monitor, intercept, and search and seize any communication or data transiting or stored on this information system.
- Any communication or data transiting or stored on this information system may be disclosed or used for any lawful Government purpose.
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Disclaimer
The material embodied in this software is provided to you "as-is" and without warranty of any kind, express, implied or otherwise, including without limitation, any warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or the United States (U.S.) government be liable to you or anyone else for any direct, special, incidental, indirect or consequential damages of any kind, or any damages whatsoever, including without limitation, loss of profit, loss of use, savings or revenue, or the claims of third parties, whether or not CDC or the U.S. government has been advised of the possibility of such loss, however caused and on any theory of liability, arising out of or in connection with the possession, use or performance of this software.