Hazardous Materials Removal Workers SkillsPACK

11-50 employees

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

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Sets up decontamination chambers and waste chutes
Use wet vacuums to remove water, dehumidifiers to reduce humidity levels, and fans to dry the affected areas
Makes sure all chemicals are used properly and safely and every individual is using PPE
Uses chemicals to neutralize the mold or remove entire sections of drywall, insulation, or carpet
Follows all standard operating procedures (SOP) during the asbestos removal and cleanup process
Sets-up portable air evacuation and filtration system inside work area
Records numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, specifying amounts or types of equipment or waste disposed
Inspects projects in progress; identifies and provides for the correction of problems detected
Dismantles work area enclosures and decontamination chambers
Builds containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work
Follows decontamination process
Places plastic sheeting and disposal bags into required containers, bags and/or trucks
Removes asbestos or lead from surfaces, using hand or power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, or high pressure sprayers
Performs air monitoring and final air/visual clearance ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements using comprehensive knowledge and understanding of internal and external policies and procedures
Complies with regulations regarding abatement, remediation and waste disposal
Builds work area enclosures
Operates or oversees the operation of a variety of equipment related to asbestos abatement such as breather units, monitoring devices and vacuums
Identifies asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials to be removed, using monitoring devices
Separates scrap or waste materials for recycling, reuse, or environmentally sound disposal
Removes or limits contamination following emergencies involving hazardous substances
Maintains daily site activity documentation; reviews on-site documentation
Organizes or tracks the locations of hazardous items in landfills
Inspects heavy equipment before use
Prepares hazardous material for removal or storage
Cleans mold-contaminated sites by removing damaged porous materials or thoroughly cleaning all contaminated nonporous materials
Sorts specialized hazardous waste at landfills or disposal centers, following proper disposal procedures
Drives trucks or other heavy equipment to convey contaminated waste to designated sea or ground locations
Takes bulk material samples(ex. mold) and air sampling when necessary
Applies chemicals to walls in order to remove lead-based paint
Complies with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods
Applies bioremediation techniques to hazardous wastes to allow naturally occurring bacteria to break down toxic substances
Packages, stores, or moves irradiated fuel elements in the underwater storage basins of nuclear reactor plants, using machines or equipment
Follows asbestos removal, applies new environmental safe materials on pipings, fittings, valves, ducts and any other hot or cold surfaces for the purpose of thermal control
Assembles scaffolding and seals off work area using plastic sheeting and duct tape
Processes e-waste, such as computer components containing lead or mercury
Uploads baskets of irradiated elements onto machines that insert fuel elements into canisters and secure lids
Removes asbestos and lead, respectively, from buildings and structures, particularly those that are being renovated or demolished
Maintains records of all inspections and tests at each site
Mixes or pours concrete into forms to encase waste material for disposal
Assists in writing of specifications for abatement of asbestos and selection of contractors
Establishes safe environments through the professional demolition and removal of hazardous buildings affected by asbestos
Operates machines or equipment to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials
Operates sandblasters, high-pressure water sprayers, and other tools to remove paint
Strips the walls, packages the residue and paint chips, and place them in approved bags or containers for proper disposal
Supports the handling and removal of asbestos and other hazardous waste material under OSHA and EPA guidelines in addition to other federal, state and local regulations
Ensures that precautions are utilized and procedures followed to prevent asbestos from becoming airborne
Follows procedures prescribed by Regulation to control fibers released from asbestos containing material in a building by encapsulation, encasement, or removal
Cleans contaminated equipment or areas for re-use, using detergents or solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, or steam cleaners
Completes and maintains records as required to document asbestos abatement activities
Uses materials such as tape, vinyl covering, caulking and/or paint, to provide temporary asbestos containment
Protects sensitive equipment
Ensures asbestos-contained water is disposed of in compliance with regulatory requirements