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Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

SOC 47-4041.00

Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, or contaminated soil. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required. May operate earth-moving equipment or trucks.

Green Occupation Zone 3 Construction and Extraction

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Monitoring

3.6

Critical Thinking

3.5

Operation and Control

3.4

Active Listening

3.2

Operation Monitoring

3.2

Reading Comprehension

3.1

Speaking

3.1

Writing

3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Public Safety and Security

3.6

Administration and Management

3.5

Transportation

3.4

Customer and Personal Service

3.4

Building and Construction

3.2

Mechanical

3.1

English Language

3.1

Mathematics

2.8

Key Tasks

1Build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.

2Remove asbestos or lead from surfaces, using hand or power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, or high-pressure sprayers.

3Identify asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials to be removed, using monitoring devices.

4Prepare hazardous material for removal or storage.

5Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.

Also Known As

Abatement Worker Asbestos Abatement Worker Asbestos Coverer Asbestos Handler Asbestos Hazard Abatement Worker Asbestos Remover Asbestos Worker Decontamination / Decommissioning Operator (D & D Operator) Decontamination Worker Field Technician