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Career Guidance Knowledge natural sciences, mathematics and statistics K053 - physical sciences K0533 - physics Radioactive contamination
Description
The different causes of the presence of radioactive substances in liquids, solids, or gases or on surfaces, and the manner in which to identify the types of contaminants, their risks, and the contaminants' concentration.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 6 occupations
- Optional in 2 occupations
- Total: 8 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 …
- Nuclear technicianNuclear technicians function as aids to physicists and engineers in nuclear laboratories and power plants. They monitor the procedures to ensure safety and quality control, and mai…
- Nuclear reactor operatorNuclear reactor operators directly control nuclear reactors in power plants from control panels, and are solely responsible for the alterations in reactor reactivity. They start up…
- Radiation protection officerRadiation protection officers are responsible for the protection from harmful effects caused by exposure to ionising radiation. They ensure compliance with legislation and regulati…
- 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…
- Nuclear engineerNuclear engineers plan and design engineering equipment and processes in nuclear plants and sites. They engage in engineering activities pertaining to nuclear power plants, and dev…
Optional for
- 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…
- Environmental technicianEnvironmental technicians investigate sources of pollution and aid in the development of pollution prevention and environment protection plans. They take samples of soil, water or …
Related skills
- Contamination exposure regulations
- Radiation protection
- Avoid contamination
- Follow nuclear plant safety precautions
- Ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
- Wear appropriate protective gear
- Monitor radiation levels
- Investigate contamination
- Assess contamination
- Respond to nuclear emergencies
- Calculate exposure to radiation
- Ensure compliance with environmental legislation
Last updated on February 18, 2026
