Dispose of hazardous waste

Description

Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 7 occupations
  • Optional in 54 occupations
  • Total: 61 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 8 (Plant and machine operators, and assemblers)

Essential for

  • Automotive battery technician
    Automotive battery technicians assemble, install, inspect, maintain and repair batteries in motor vehicles. They use electrical test equipment to confirm good working condition aft…
  • Construction painter
    Construction painters paint the interior and exterior of buildings and other structures. They may use standard latex based paints or specialised paints for decorative effect or pro…
  • Road marker
    Road markers apply road markings, signs and lines using specialized road marking plant and equipment. Project sites may include roads, bridges, footpaths, car parks, sports fields …
  • Transport equipment painter
    Transport equipment painters use painting machines and hand tools to coat individual parts and to paint the surface of all types of transport equipment such as cars, buses, boats,……
  • Hazardous waste technician
    Hazardous waste technicians dispose of materials that have been in contact with or are ignitable, corrosive, reactive, toxic or a combination of the aforementioned hazardous traits…
  • Dismantling worker
    Dismantling workers perform the dismantling of industrial equipment, machinery and buildings as instructed by the team leader. They use heavy machinery and different power tools de…
  • Surface treatment operator
    Surface treatment operators apply chemicals and paint to the material surface in order to protect against corrosion. They calculate the materials needed for surface protection. Oth…

Optional for

  • Coating machine operator
    Coating machine operators set up and tend coating machines that coat metal products with a thin layer of covering of materials such as lacquer, enamel, copper, nickel, zinc, cadmiu…
  • Gear machinist
    Gear machinists make precision parts for gears and other driving elements. They use a variety of machine tools. Duties Gear machinists typically do the following: Read detailed dra…
  • Fluid power technician
    Fluid power technicians install and assemble equipment that uses liquid or gas pressure to transmit or regulate power. They also perform tests on and maintain this equipment. Other…
  • Chemist
    Chemists perform laboratory research by testing and analysing the chemical structure of substances.They translate the research results into industrial production processes which ar…
  • Waste management supervisor
    Waste management supervisors coordinate waste collection, recycling, and disposal facilities. They supervise waste management operations, ensuring compliance with environmental sta…
  • Semiconductor processor
    Semiconductor processors manufacture electronic semiconductors as well as semiconductor devices, such as microchips or integrated circuits (IC's). They may also repair, test, and r…
  • Dental instrument assembler
    Dental instrument assemblers assemble various dental instruments, such as drills, lasers, probes, mirrors, and dental imaging devices. They use various machinery, hand tools, chemi…
  • Radiation protection technician
    Radiation protection technicians monitor radiation levels in buildings and facilities to ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and to prevent dangerous elevations in …
  • Liquid waste treatment plant operator
    Liquid waste treatment technicians remove hazardous chemicals and pollutants from liquid waste, such as oil, to be safely used for new applications. They operate and maintain liqui…
  • Lacquer maker
    Lacquer makers operate and maintain laquers and synthetic paints mixers and jar mills, making sure the end product is according to formula. Other titles The following job titles al…
  • Refuse vehicle driver
    Refuse vehicle drivers drive the large vehicles used for refuse collection. They drive the vehicles from the homes and facilities where the refuse is collected by the refuse collec…
  • Industrial machinery mechanic
    Industrial machinery mechanics work on new machinery and equipment in operation. They set up for the specific application and build accessories if necessary, perform maintenance an…
  • Building cleaner
    Building cleaners maintain the cleanliness and overall functionality of various types of buildings such as offices, hospitals and public institutions. They perform cleaning duties …
  • Chemical engineering technician
    Chemical engineering technicians transform raw materials in order to develop and test chemical products. They also work on improving chemical plant operations and processes. Duties…
  • Electrical equipment assembler
    Electrical equipment assemblers are responsible for the assembly of electrical equipment. They assemble product components and wiring according to the blueprints. Other titles The …
  • Bleacher operator
    Bleacher operators tend a machine that bleaches wood pulp to serve in the production of white paper. Different bleaching techniques are used to complement the various pulping metho…
  • Battery test technician
    Battery test technicians use positive and negative wired plugs to test battery's resistance capacity. They also test rejected batteries to determine their flaws. Other titles The f…
  • Paper machine operator
    Paper machine operators tend a machine that takes in pulp slurry, spread it out over a screen, and drains out the water. The drained slurry is then pressed and…
  • Recycling worker
    Recycling workers clean materials and remove waste, and ensure the waste and collected materials are sorted in the appropriate recycling containers. They also dismantle vehicles an…
  • Surface-mount technology machine operator
    Surface-mount technology machine operators use surface-mount technology (SMT) machines to mount and solder small electronic components onto printed circuit boards to create su…
  • Dismantling supervisor
    Dismantling supervisors monitor the operations involved in dismantling activities such as removing and possibly recycling industrial equipment and machinery or decommissioning of p…
  • Electronic equipment assembler
    Electronic equipment assemblers are responsible for the assembly of electronic equipment and systems. They assemble electronic components and wiring according to blueprints and ass…
  • Construction painting supervisor
    A construction painting supervisor is a professional responsible for overseeing and managing painting projects within the construction industry. They play a crucial role in ensurin…
  • Battery assembler
    Battery assemblers are welding and assembling the battery components such as electronics parts, wiring, and casing around the cells. Other titles The following job titles also refe…
  • Dredging supervisor
    A dredging supervisor is a professional responsible for overseeing and managing dredging operations, which involve the removal of sediment and debris from bodies of water to improv…
  • Lacquer spray gun operator
    Lacquer spray gun operators operate lacquer spray guns designed to provide otherwise finished metal, wooden or plastic workpieces with a hard, durable finishing coat, through lacqu…
  • Materials handler
    Materials handlers execute the handling and storage of materials through activities such as loading, unloading and moving articles in a warehouse or storage room. They work accordi…
  • Marine mechanic
    Marine mechanics are in charge of the engines and mechanical parts of the vessel and replace defective equipment and parts. They communicate with other crew members on the operatio…
  • Wash deinking operator
    Wash deinking operators operate a tank where recycled paper is mixed with water and dispersants to wash out printing inks. The solution, called a pulp slurry, is then dewatered…
  • Firefighter
    Firefighters are responsible for emergency response in case of a fire outbreak or other hazardous situations. They oversee the evacuation of the endangered premises and ensure vict…
  • Asbestos abatement worker
    Asbestos abatement workers remove asbestos from buildings and other constructions, compliant with health and safety regulations concerning the handling of hazardous materials. They…
  • Electrical engineering technician
    Electrical engineering technicians work together with electrical engineers in electrical engineering research. They perform technical tasks and aid in the designing, testing, manuf…
  • Demolition supervisor
    A demolition supervisor is a crucial role in overseeing and managing demolition projects, ensuring that they are carried out safely, efficiently, and according to project specifica…
  • Wood caulker
    Wood caulkers drive oakum into the seams between planking in deck or hull of wooden ships to make them watertight. They mainly use hand tools to heat marine glue…
  • Wood treater
    Wood treaters apply treatments to wood to make it resistant to environmental factors like mould, cold, moisture, or staining. Treatments may also contribute to the colour of the wo…
  • Rustproofer
    Rustproofers use the proper equipment and machinery to provide metal workpieces with a hard, durable finishing coat, composed of specific chemical formulas, that prevents or delays…
  • Electroplating machine operator
    Electroplating machine operators set up and tend electroplating machines designed to finish and coat the metal workpieces' (such as future pennies and jewelry) surface by using ele…
  • Decontamination worker
    Decontamination workers remove and dispose of hazardous materials, such as radioactive materials or contaminated soil. They handle hazardous materials in compliance with safety reg…
  • Spring maker
    Spring makers operate a variety of equipment and machinery designed to manufacture different types of spring, including leaf, coil, torsion, clock, tension, and extension spring. D…
  • Digester operator
    Digester operators, or cooks, cook wood chips with soda ash or acid to separate the wood pulp from unwanted constituents. They test the resulting solution. Other titles The followi…
  • Paper engineer
    Paper engineers ensure an optimal production process in the manufacture of paper and related products. They select primary and secondary raw materials and check their quality. In a…
  • Varnish maker
    Varnish makers operate equipment and mixers for varnish production, by melting, mixing and cooking the required chemical ingredients, according to specifications. Other titles The …
  • Wire harness assembler
    Wire harness assemblers bind wires or cables to form wire harnesses used in electronic and electrical systems and equipment. They read electrical wiring plans and tie the wire toge…
  • Dip tank operator
    Dip tank operators set up and tend dip tanks, which are coating machines, designed to provide otherwise finished work pieces with durable coating by dipping them in a tank…
  • Precision mechanic
    Precision mechanics manufacture precision metal components for machines and assemble them into functional units. They also build electronic measuring and control components. Precis…
  • Printed circuit board assembler
    Printed circuit board assemblers read blueprints and drawings to assemble printed circuit boards. They use hand- and automated soldering tools and machines to connect electronic co…
  • Demolition worker
    Demolition workers operate equipment to demolish structures. They safely destroy buildings and remove the debris to permit the site to be used for a different purpose. Excludes bla…
  • Refuse collector
    Refuse collectors remove waste from homes and other facilities and put it in the bin lorry so it can be transported to a treatment and disposal facility. They assist…
  • Anodising machine operator
    Anodising machine operators set up and tend anodising machines designed to provide otherwise finished metal workpieces, usually aluminum-based, with a durable, anodic oxide, corros…
  • Emergency response worker
    Emergency response workers work in missions to aid in emergency and disaster situations, such as natural disasters or oil spills. They clean up the debris or waste caused by…
  • Electrical cable assembler
    Electrical cable assembler manipulate cables and wires made of steel, copper, or aluminium so they can be used to conduct electricity in a variety of appliances. Other titles The…
  • Agricultural machinery technician
    Agricultural machinery technicians repair, overhaul and maintain agricultural equipment including tractors, tillage equipment, seeding equipment and harvesting equipment. They perf…
  • Solid waste operator
    Solid waste operators operate and maintain solid waste treatment and distribution equipment, and test samples to monitor pollution. They assist in the collection and disposal of so…
  • Sorter labourer
    Sorter labourers sort recyclable materials and waste from a recycling stream, and ensure no unsuitable materials wind up among the recyclable materials. They inspect the materials …

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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