Pollution prevention

Description

The processes used to prevent pollution: precautions to pollution of the environment, procedures to counter pollution and associated equipment, and possible measures to protect the environment.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 17 occupations
  • Optional in 38 occupations
  • Total: 55 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Environmental scientist
    An Environmental Scientist studies the natural environment and works to protect it by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating human impacts on air, water, soil, and ecosystems. They…
  • Fisheries deckhand
    Fisheries deckhands work on fishing vessels where they carry out fishing related activities. They undertake a wide range of fishing and maritime work on land and at sea, such…
  • Boatswain
    Boatswains organise the crew on deck and at the fishing hold to execute the orders received from a superior. They coordinate the operations of maintenance, manoeuvres, assembly and…
  • Farm manager
    Farm managers plan and organise the daily operations, resourcing and business management of animal producing farms. Duties The duties of a farm manager include, but are not limited…
  • Rescue centre manager
    Rescue centre managers supervise operations of a rescue centre, performing administrative duties and supervision of staff. They ensure that the centre operates according to policie…
  • Fisheries assistant engineer
    Fisheries assistant engineers assist the marine chief engineer with checking operations and maintenance of the propulsion plant, machinery and auxiliary equipment of the ship. They…
  • Agricultural inspector
    Agricultural inspectors monitor agricultural operations in farms and other agricultural facilities. They inspect activities such as health and safety measures, costs and production…
  • Forest worker
    Forest workers carry out a variety of jobs to care for and manage trees, woodland areas and forests. Their activities include include planting, trimming, thinning and felling trees…
  • Environmental expert
    An environmental expert is a highly knowledgeable professional specializing in various aspects of environmental science, policy, and management. This role involves addressing envir…
  • Environmental engineer
    Environmental engineers integrate environmental and sustainable measures in developing projects of various natures. They seek to preserve natural resources and natural sites. They …
  • Fisheries master
    Fisheries masters plan, manage and execute the activities of fishing vessels inshore, coastal and offshore waters. They direct and control the navigation. Fisheries masters can ope…
  • Radiation protection officer
    Radiation protection officers are responsible for the protection from harmful effects caused by exposure to ionising radiation. They ensure compliance with legislation and regulati…
  • Aquaculture environmental analyst
    Aquaculture environmental analysts assess, plan and implement programmes to recognise, monitor and control environmental factors that can potentially affect the health of aquatic a…
  • Fisheries observer
    Fisheries observers record and report on fishing activity and the level of compliance and enforcement of conservation measures in force in the work area by controlling the vessel's…
  • Fishing net maker
    Fishing net makers make and assemble fishing net gear and carry out reparation and maintenance, as directed by the drawings and/or traditional methods. Other titles The following j…
  • Forest ranger
    Forest rangers are responsible for the protection and conservation of natural resources, particularly in regards to forests and woodlands. Duties The duties of a forest ranger incl…
  • Air pollution analyst
    Air pollution analysts conduct field and lab tests to examine the pollution of air in different areas. They also identify sources of pollution. Air pollution analysts measure, samp…

Optional for

  • Biotechnical technician
    Biotechnical technicians perform technological work in assistance of scientists. They work in laboratory settings where they help scientists to research, develop and test forms of …
  • 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…
  • Sewerage cleaner
    Sewerage cleaners maintain and clean septic tanks, sewerage systems and their pipes within communities. They remove blockages that stop the sewerage flow to ensure the smooth runni…
  • Water quality analyst
    A Water Quality Analyst is a scientific professional who monitors, tests, and evaluates the chemical, physical, and biological properties of water to ensure it meets environmental …
  • Biology technician
    Biology technicians provide technical assistance in researching and analysing the relationship between living organisms and their environment. They use laboratory equipment to exam…
  • Environmental protection manager
    Environmental protection managers provide advice on the development of environmental policies to governmental and official institutions. They analyse possible threats for the well …
  • Fire protection technician
    Fire protection technicians install and maintain fire protection equipment, such as fire extinguishers, fire alarms, fire detection systems, or sprinkler systems in facilities to e…
  • Agricultural engineer
    Agricultural engineers intervene in a variety of matters within the agriculture field in combination with engineering concepts. They design and develop machinery and equipment for …
  • 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…
  • Policy manager
    Policy managers are responsible for managing the development of policy programs and ensuring that the strategic objectives of the organization are met. They oversee the production …
  • Soil scientist
    A Soil Scientist studies the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil to understand how it supports plant growth, affects ecosystems, and interacts with the environmen…
  • Forestry inspector
    Forestry inspectors monitor forestry operations to ensure that workers and their activities comply with proper legislation and standards. They perform inspections to examine operat…
  • Emergency response coordinator
    Emergency response coordinators analyse potential risks such as disasters and emergencies for a community or institution and develop a strategy for reacting to these risks. They ou…
  • Health and safety officer
    Health and safety officers execute plans to improve work environments and cultures. They assess risks and interview employees to ensure the work environment complies with health an…
  • Groundwater monitoring technician
    Groundwater monitoring technician monitor the environment, gathering data in the form of samples and performing tests in a laboratory or field, to investigate potential sources of …
  • Aquatic animal health professional
    Aquatic animal health professionals diagnose, prevent, and treat diseases, injuries, and dysfunctions of aquatic animals by implementing appropriate sampling protocols. They superv…
  • Soil surveying technician
    Soil surveying technicians analyse soil by carrying out technical surveying tasks, using soil surveying techniques. They focus on the process of classifying soil types and other so…
  • Septic tank servicer
    Septic tank servicers clean and maintain septic systems. They repair damages and faults, and ensure the tanks are cleaned and maintained, operating cleaning and maintenance machine…
  • Wastewater engineer
    A Wastewater Engineer designs, develops, and manages systems that collect, treat, and dispose of wastewater and sewage safely and efficiently. Their work ensures that domestic, ind…
  • Agricultural policy officer
    Agricultural policy officers analyse and identify agricultural policy issues and develop plans for improvement and new policy implementation. They write reports and presentations i…
  • Sewerage systems manager
    Sewerage systems managers coordinate and plan pipe and sewer systems, and supervise sewerage construction and maintenance operations. They supervise wastewater treatment plants and…
  • Environmental health inspector
    Environmental health inspectors carry out investigations to ensure that areas, organisations and companies comply with environmental and public health legislation. They evaluate en…
  • Drainage engineer
    A Drainage Engineer designs, develops, and maintains systems that manage surface water and wastewater to prevent flooding, erosion, and water contamination. They play a vital role …
  • Environmental policy officer
    Environmental policy officers research, analyse, develop and implement policies related to the environment. They give expert advice to entities such as commercial organisations, go…
  • Coastguard watch officer
    Coastguard watch officers patrol and survey coast and sea regions to prevent accidents, as well as perform search and rescue missions in the event of an emergency. They react …
  • Agronomist
    Agronomists provide consulting services to companies, agricultural cooperatives, agronomical crop growers and horticultural crop growers on the cultivation of food crops. They stud…
  • 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…
  • Policy officer
    Policy officers research, analyse and develop policies in various public sectors, and shape and implement these policies to improve the existing regulation around the sector. They …
  • Marine chief engineer
    Marine chief engineers are responsible for the entire technical operations of the vessel including engineering, electrical, and mechanical divisions. They are the head of the entir…
  • Hazardous waste inspector
    Hazardous 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…
  • 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…
  • Environmental technician
    Environmental technicians investigate sources of pollution and aid in the development of pollution prevention and environment protection plans. They take samples of soil, water or …
  • 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…
  • Aquaculture quality supervisor
    Aquaculture quality supervisors establish standards and policies for the quality control of aquatic organisms' production. They test and inspect the stock according to hazard analy…
  • Water engineer
    Water engineers research and develop methods for the provision of clean water, water treatment and flood damage prevention and reaction. They research water needs in a location and…
  • 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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