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.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
avoid contaminationdisinfect surfacesremove contaminantswear appropriate protective gearremove contaminated materialsinvestigate contaminationstore contaminated materialsassess contaminationhandle chemical cleaning agentsdocument analysis resultsdispose of hazardous wasteensure compliance with waste legislative regulationsassist people in contaminated areasreport on building damagefollow safety procedures when working at heightssecure working areatest samples for pollutantsensure operability of protective equipmentadvise on soil and water protectiontend asbestos blowerperform demarcationidentify damage to buildings