Description
The methods applied in the treatment and disposal of hazardous waste such as asbestos, dangerous chemicals, and various contaminants, as well as the surrounding environmental regulations and legislation. They exclude treatments of waste through incineration.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 5 occupations
- Optional in 4 occupations
- Total: 9 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)
Essential for
- Radiation protection technicianRadiation 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 operatorLiquid 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…
- Decontamination workerDecontamination workers remove and dispose of hazardous materials, such as radioactive materials or contaminated soil. They handle hazardous materials in compliance with safety reg…
- Hazardous waste technicianHazardous 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…
- Hazardous waste inspectorHazardous waste inspectors inspect industrial sites to ensure they adhere to waste disposal legislation and inspect their equipment to see if it is operational and functions accord…
Optional for
- Electricity and energy vocational teacherElectricity and energy vocational teachers instruct students in their specialised field of study, electricity and energy, which is predominantly practical in nature. They provide t…
- Asbestos abatement workerAsbestos abatement workers remove asbestos from buildings and other constructions, compliant with health and safety regulations concerning the handling of hazardous materials. They…
- Industrial waste inspectorIndustrial waste inspectors conduct controls in companies to ensure they comply with waste and environmental regulations. They check the documentation related to waste management, …
- Environmental engineerEnvironmental engineers integrate environmental and sustainable measures in developing projects of various natures. They seek to preserve natural resources and natural sites. They …
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Last updated on February 18, 2026