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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

decontamination worker

Decontamination workers remove and dispose of hazardous materials, such as radioactive materials or contaminated soil.

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Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
hazardous waste treatmentcleaning industry health and safety measureshealth, safety and hygiene legislationradiation protectiondecontamination techniquescontamination exposure regulationsradioactive contamination
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
hazardous waste storagehazardous materials transportation
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
remove contaminantswear appropriate protective gearinvestigate contaminationassess contaminationremove contaminated materialsstore contaminated materialsavoid contaminationdisinfect surfaces
OPTIONALOptional competences
identify damage to buildingssecure working areafollow safety procedures when working at heightshandle chemical cleaning agentsreport on building damageensure compliance with waste legislative regulationsensure operability of protective equipmentdispose of hazardous wastetend asbestos blowerdocument analysis resultstest samples for pollutantsperform demarcationassist people in contaminated areasadvise on soil and water protection

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

31 total
15 essential · 16 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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