Description
Monitor the state of building exteriors in order to identify any possible damage and to assess the nature of the damage and treatment methods.
Alternative labels
identify building damage
assessing building damage
identifying building damage
identifying damage to buildings
damage to buildings assessing
assess building damage
assessing damage to buildings
damage to buildings identifying
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Identify damage to buildings is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Building exterior cleaner: Building exterior cleaners remove dirt and litter from a building’s exterior, as well as perform restoration tasks. They ensure the cleaning methods are compliant with safety regulations, and monitor the exteriors to ensure they are in proper condition.
Optional skill
Identify damage to buildings is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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 investigate the intensity of the asbestos contamination, prepare the structure for removal, and prevent contamination of other areas.
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 regulations, investigate causes of contamination, and remove the contamination from the structure or site.
Loss adjuster: Loss adjusters treat and evaluate insurance claims by investigating the cases and determining liability and damage, in accordance with the policies of the insurance company. They interview the claimant and witnesses and write reports for the insurer where appropriate recommendations for the settlement are made. Loss adjusters’ tasks include making payments to the insured following his claim, consulting damage experts and providing information via telephone to the clients.
References
- Identify damage to buildings – ESCO
