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Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 17
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Follow prescribed safety procedures, and comply with federal laws regulating waste disposal methods. |
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Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, and specify amounts and types of equipment and waste disposed. |
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Drive trucks or other heavy equipment to convey contaminated waste to designated sea or ground locations. |
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Operate machines and equipment to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials. |
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Load and unload materials into containers and onto trucks, using hoists or forklifts. |
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Clean contaminated equipment or areas for re-use, using detergents and solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, and steam cleaners. |
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Construct scaffolding or build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work. |
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Remove asbestos and/or lead from surfaces, using hand and power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, and high-pressure sprayers. |
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Unload baskets of irradiated elements onto packaging machines that automatically insert fuel elements into canisters and secure lids. |
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Apply chemical compounds to lead-based paint, allow compounds to dry, then scrape the hazardous material into containers for removal and/or storage. |
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 Hazardous Materials Removal Worker - from: YouTube Video |
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