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

environmental decontamination technician

environmental decontamination worker

environmental remediation worker

hazardous material decontamination worker

radio-active decontamination 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

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

hazardous materials transportation hazardous waste storage

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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