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“Asbestos Hazard Abatement Worker” will maybe be replaced by robots.

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Job Description

Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, or contaminated soil. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required. May operate earth-moving equipment or trucks.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 47-4041.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 45,500.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 21.00
Currently, there are 44,280 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Hazardous Materials Removal Workers”.

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Tasks for “Asbestos Hazard Abatement Worker”

Clean mold-contaminated sites by removing damaged porous materials or thoroughly cleaning all contaminated nonporous materials.
Prepare hazardous material for removal or storage.
Drive trucks or other heavy equipment to convey contaminated waste to designated sea or ground locations.
Remove asbestos or lead from surfaces, using hand or power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, or high-pressure sprayers.
Build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.
Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks, using hoists or forklifts.
Clean contaminated equipment or areas for re-use, using detergents or solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, or steam cleaners.
Package, store, or move irradiated fuel elements in the underwater storage basins of nuclear reactor plants, using machines or equipment.
Organize or track the locations of hazardous items in landfills.
Remove or limit contamination following emergencies involving hazardous substances.
Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.
Operate cranes to move or load baskets, casks, or canisters.
Upload baskets of irradiated elements onto machines that insert fuel elements into canisters and secure lids.
Identify asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials to be removed, using monitoring devices.
Operate machines or equipment to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials.
Process e-waste, such as computer components containing lead or mercury.
Apply bioremediation techniques to hazardous wastes to allow naturally occurring bacteria to break down toxic substances.
Sort specialized hazardous waste at landfills or disposal centers, following proper disposal procedures.
Identify or separate waste products or materials for recycling or reuse.
Mix or pour concrete into forms to encase waste material for disposal.
Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, specifying amounts or types of equipment or waste disposed.

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