Description
Hazardous materials inspectors inspect facilities which handle hazardous materials to ensure compliance to health and safety regulations, and hazardous materials handling legislation. They investigate violations, oversee tests of emergency and risk response plans, and consult on the improvement of the facilities' operations and procedures, as well as on hazardous materials regulations. They also advise plants on potential sources of danger to a community, and on better safety regulations.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
waste and scrap productshazardous waste treatmenthazardous waste typesradioactive contaminationwaste managementhazardous materials transportationpollution preventionhazardous waste storagepollution legislationhazards associated with loading dangerous goodswaste transport legislationimport export regulations of dangerous chemicalsradiation protectionhazardous freight regulations
Practical Skills
ensure material complianceperform risk analysisinspect compliance with hazardous waste regulationsensure compliance with waste legislative regulationsensure appropriate packaging of dangerous goodsrevise certifications for dangerous good transportationadvise on waste management proceduresimplement environmental protection measuresdevelop hazardous waste management strategiesadvise on chemical use reductionmonitor legislation developmentstrain staff on recycling programstrain staff on waste managementtest safety strategieseducate on emergency managementselect hazard controlwear appropriate protective geareducate on recycling regulationscarry out environmental auditseducate on hazardous wasteadvise on pollution preventiondevelop contingency plans for emergenciesissue licencesinspect hazardous freight in accordance with regulationsdevelop recycling programs