decontamination worker

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.

Alternative Labels

radio-active decontamination worker

environmental decontamination technician

hazardous material decontamination worker

environmental decontamination worker

decontamination worker

environmental remediation worker

soil decontamination worker

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

remove contaminants store contaminated materials disinfect surfaces assess contamination remove contaminated materials investigate contamination avoid contamination wear appropriate protective gear

Essential Knowledge

cleaning industry health and safety measures radioactive contamination decontamination techniques hazardous waste treatment health, safety and hygiene legislation radiation protection contamination exposure regulations

Optional Skills and Competences

ensure operability of protective equipment identify damage to buildings perform demarcation dispose of hazardous waste ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations advise on soil and water protection assist people in contaminated areas handle chemical cleaning agents test samples for pollutants document analysis results report on building damage secure working area follow safety procedures when working at heights

Optional Knowledge

hazardous waste storage hazardous materials transportation

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c0ec3a06-1dac-4c21-9f08-4c9dfbc9d6cf

Status

released

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