ISCO Occupation Group 7133.3 Chimney Sweep
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Chimney Sweep: Chimney sweeps undertake cleaning activities of chimneys for all types of buildings. They remove ash and soot and perform maintenance on a regular basis, following health and safety regulations. Chimney sweeps may perform safety inspections and minor repairs.
Essential Skills
- Measure Pollution
- Advise On Potential Safety Hazards Concerning Heating Systems
- Domestic Heating Systems
- Maintain Customer Service
- Pollution Prevention
- Ventilation Systems
- Clean Ventilation System
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Examine Ventilation System
- Fire Safety Regulations
- Use Chimney Sweeping Equipment
- Report Chimney Defects
- Dispose Soot From The Sweeping Process
- Clean Chimney
- Check Chimney'S Conditions
- Carry Out Chimney Pressure Testing
- Use Personal Protection Equipment
- Protect Surrounding Area During Chimney Sweeping Process
Optional Skills
- Inform Customers On Environmental Protection
- Environmental Policy
- Environmental Engineering
- Energy
- Keep Personal Administration
- Energy Performance Of Buildings
- Advise On Heating Systems Energy Efficiency
- Manage A Small-To-Medium Business
- Analyse Energy Consumption
- Maintain Relationship With Customers
- Work Ergonomically
- Advise On Pollution Prevention
- Provide Customer Follow-Up Services
- Create Chimney Inspection Reports
- Drive Vehicles
- Follow Safety Procedures When Working At Heights
- Work In Outdoor Conditions
Alternative Names
- Chimney-Sweeping Technician
- Chimney-Sweeping Engineer
- Sweeper
- Smoke-Stack Sweeper
- Flue Sweeper
- Funnel Sweeper
- Lump Sweeper
- Chimney Sweeper
