Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, or contaminated soil. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required. May operate earth-moving equipment or trucks.
<ul><li>Build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.</li><li>Remove asbestos or lead from surfaces, using hand or power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, or high-pressure sprayers.</li><li>Identify asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials to be removed, using monitoring devices.</li><li>Prepare hazardous material for removal or storage.</li><li>Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.</li><li>Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks, using hoists or forklifts.</li><li>Clean contaminated equipment or areas for re-use, using detergents or solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, or steam cleaners.</li><li>Remove or limit contamination following emergencies involving hazardous substances.</li><li>Clean mold-contaminated sites by removing damaged porous materials or thoroughly cleaning all contaminated nonporous materials.</li><li>Operate machines or equipment to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials.</li></ul>