hazardous materials inspector

Hazardous materials inspectors inspect facilities which handle hazardous materials to ensure compliance to health and safety regulations, and hazardous materials handling legislation. They investigate violations, oversee tests of emergency and risk response plans, and consult on the improvement of the facilities' operations and procedures, as well as on hazardous materials regulations. They also advise plants on potential sources of danger to a community, and on better safety regulations.

Alternative Labels

compliance manager

environmental compliance specialist

environmental regulations compliance specialist

hazardous materials inspector

hazardous waste compliance specialist

hazardous waste control specialist

hazardous waste disposal specialist

hazardous waste inspector

hazardous waste management specialist

hazmat compliance specialist

industrial waste analyst

solid waste compliance specialist

waste disposal adviser

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

advise on waste management procedures develop hazardous waste management strategies ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations ensure material compliance implement environmental protection measures inspect compliance with hazardous waste regulations perform risk analysis revise certifications for dangerous good transportation

Essential Knowledge

appropriate packaging of dangerous goods hazardous materials transportation hazardous waste storage hazardous waste treatment hazardous waste types pollution prevention radioactive contamination waste and scrap products waste management

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on pollution prevention carry out environmental audits develop contingency plans for emergencies develop recycling programs educate on emergency management educate on hazardous waste educate on recycling regulations inspect hazardous freight in accordance with regulations issue licences monitor legislation developments select hazard control test safety strategies train staff on recycling programs train staff on waste management wear appropriate protective gear

Optional Knowledge

hazardous freight regulations hazards associated with loading dangerous goods import export regulations of dangerous chemicals pollution legislation radiation protection waste transport legislation

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b3867d0a-e902-4d88-b0c2-3e0d2cf35c83

Status

released

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