ISCO Occupation Group 7133.5 Decontamination Worker
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Radiation Protection
- Wear Appropriate Protective Gear
- Store Contaminated Materials
- Investigate Contamination
- Decontamination Techniques
- Cleaning Industry Health And Safety Measures
- Remove Contaminants
- Health, Safety And Hygiene Legislation
- Contamination Exposure Regulations
- Hazardous Waste Treatment
- Disinfect Surfaces
- Remove Contaminated Materials
- Avoid Contamination
- Assess Contamination
- Radioactive Contamination
Optional Skills
- Report On Building Damage
- Assist People In Contaminated Areas
- Advise On Soil And Water Protection
- Hazardous Waste Storage
- Ensure Operability Of Protective Equipment
- Test Samples For Pollutants
- Secure Working Area
- Handle Chemical Cleaning Agents
- Hazardous Materials Transportation
- Follow Safety Procedures When Working At Heights
- Document Analysis Results
- Perform Demarcation
- Dispose Of Hazardous Waste
- Ensure Compliance With Waste Legislative Regulations
- Identify Damage To Buildings
Alternative Names
- Radio-Active Decontamination Worker
- Environmental Decontamination Technician
- Hazardous Material Decontamination Worker
- Environmental Decontamination Worker
- Environmental Remediation Worker
- Soil Decontamination Worker
