decontamination worker (EN)
ISCO 7133 · v1.2.1
Decontamination workers remove and dispose of hazardous materials, such as radioactive materials or contaminated soil. They handle hazardous materials in compliance with safety regulations, investigate causes of contamination, and remove the contamination from the structure or site.
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Source aliases (EN)
- radio-active decontamination worker
- environmental decontamination technician
- hazardous material decontamination worker
- environmental decontamination worker
- environmental remediation worker
- soil decontamination worker
Skills and knowledge
Essential (EN) · 15
- contamination exposure regulations
- remove contaminated materials
- cleaning industry health and safety measures
- radioactive contamination
- disinfect surfaces
- health, safety and hygiene legislation
- decontamination techniques
- assess contamination
- store contaminated materials
- hazardous waste treatment
- avoid contamination
- wear appropriate protective gear
- remove contaminants
- investigate contamination
- radiation protection
Optional (EN) · 16
- ensure operability of protective equipment
- hazardous materials transportation
- assist people in contaminated areas
- ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations
- advise on soil and water protection
- dispose of hazardous waste
- handle chemical cleaning agents
- secure working area
- document analysis results
- test samples for pollutants
- perform demarcation
- identify damage to buildings
- report on building damage
- hazardous waste storage
- tend asbestos blower
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
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