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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 47-4041.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

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.

What this job is about

Ensure safe and effective removal of hazardous materials.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Build containment areas

    Construct containment areas before starting abatement or decontamination work.

  2. 2

    Identify hazardous materials

    Use monitoring devices to identify asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials for removal.

  3. 3

    Remove hazardous materials

    Utilize hand or power tools to remove asbestos or lead from surfaces.

  4. 4

    Comply with safety procedures

    Follow prescribed safety procedures and federal laws for waste disposal methods.

  5. 5

    Record waste disposal details

    Document the numbers and types of containers stored at disposal sites.

Tools used in this work
Jenkins CIMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSAP software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.