Decontamination Worker Building & Related Trades Workers
SaveWhat Does a Decontamination Worker Do?
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.
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Health, Safety And Hygiene Legislation
The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.
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Skills You Need to Become a Decontamination Worker
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialHealth, Safety And Hygiene Legislation knowledge
The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.
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EssentialHazardous Waste Treatment knowledge
The methods applied in the treatment and disposal of hazardous waste such as asbestos, dangerous chemicals, and various contaminants, as well as the surrounding environmental regulations and legislation.
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EssentialRadiation Protection knowledge
The measures and procedures used to protect people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionising radiation.
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EssentialCleaning Industry Health And Safety Measures knowledge
Preventive and interventional methods used in the cleaning industry to maintain health and safety for all workers and tertiary persons.
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EssentialContamination Exposure Regulations knowledge
The regulations concerning exposure to contaminated materials or a hazardous environment which regulate the actions surrounding risk assessment, minimisation of further exposure, quarantine, and treatment of the exposed persons.
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EssentialDecontamination Techniques knowledge
The methods and techniques used for the decontamination of waste by removing or neutralising the harmful substance.
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EssentialRadioactive Contamination knowledge
The different causes of the presence of radioactive substances in liquids, solids, or gases or on surfaces, and the manner in which to identify the types of contaminants, their risks, …
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EssentialAssess Contamination skill
Analyse evidence of contamination. Advise on how to decontaminate.
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EssentialAvoid Contamination skill
Avoid the mixing or contamination of materials.
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EssentialWear Appropriate Protective Gear skill
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
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EssentialDisinfect Surfaces skill
Apply the correct cleaning procedures, taking into account safe handling of disinfectants, to remove contaminants, pollutants, and bacterial risks, from various surfaces, such as buildings exteriors, vehicles, and roads.
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EssentialInvestigate Contamination skill
Perform tests to investigate the properties of contamination in an area, or on surfaces and materials, in order to identify the cause, its nature, and the extent of the risk …
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EssentialRemove Contaminants skill
Use chemicals and solvents to remove contaminants from products or surfaces.
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EssentialRemove Contaminated Materials skill
Remove materials and equipment which are contaminated with hazardous substances in order to protect the surroundings from further contamination and to treat or dispose of the contaminated materials.
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EssentialStore Contaminated Materials skill
Package and store materials which pose risks to health and safety due to contamination, and awaiting disposal or treatment, in a manner compliant with safety regulations.
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Optional Skills (5 of 15 displayed)
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OptionalHazardous Waste Storage knowledge
The regulations and procedures surrounding the safekeeping of materials and substances which pose health and safety risks.
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OptionalHazardous Materials Transportation knowledge
Regulations and safety procedures which are involved in the transportation of hazardous materials and products, such as hazardous waste, chemicals, explosives, and flammable materials.
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OptionalAdvise On Soil And Water Protection skill
Advise on the effects of soil and water management practices in controlling pollutant loss, nitrate leaching and reduce soil erosion.
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OptionalDispose Of Hazardous Waste skill
Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.
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OptionalDocument Analysis Results skill
Document on paper or on electronic devices the process and the results of the samples analysis performed.
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OptionalEnsure Compliance With Waste Legislative Regulations skill
Implement and monitor company procedures for the collection, transport and disposal of waste, in compliance with all regulations and legal requirements.
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OptionalFollow Safety Procedures When Working At Heights skill
Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these …
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OptionalHandle Chemical Cleaning Agents skill
Ensure proper handling, storage and disposal of cleaning chemicals in accordance with regulations.
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OptionalSecure Working Area skill
Secure the operation site fixing boundaries, restricting access, placing signs and taking other measures in order to guarantee public and staff safety.
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OptionalTest Samples For Pollutants skill
Measure concentrations of pollutants within samples. Calculate air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes. Identify potential safety or health risks such as radiation.
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OptionalAssist People In Contaminated Areas skill
Assist workers in remediation activities as well as people at risk of exposure in safety operations, such as instructing on wearing protective gear, entering and leaving restricted areas, and usage …
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OptionalEnsure Operability Of Protective Equipment skill
Monitor and maintain the equipment used during remediation activities such as disinfection, decontamination, radiation removal or pollution control, in order to ensure that the equipment is functional and able to …
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OptionalIdentify Damage To Buildings skill
Monitor the state of building exteriors in order to identify any possible damage and to assess the nature of the damage and treatment methods.
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OptionalPerform Demarcation skill
Perform the activities involved in the creation and fixing of boundaries around a restricted area.
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OptionalReport On Building Damage skill
Report on deterioration or disturbances of a building's exterior so that the correct authorities are made aware of the problem and plans can be made for treating the damage.
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