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name: asbestos-abatement-worker
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'asbestos abatement worker' (also: asbestos removal team operative, asbestos abatement team operative, asbestos contamination assessor, asbestos removal team worker, asbestos abatement team worker, hazardous material abatement worker). Use when the user asks for typical asbestos abatement worker work such as: typical asbestos abatement worker responsibilities"
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# 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.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- asbestos removal regulations
- assess contamination
- avoid contamination
- contamination exposure regulations
- disinfect surfaces
- health, safety and hygiene legislation
- investigate contamination
- remove contaminants
- remove contaminated materials
- store contaminated materials
- tend asbestos blower
- use personal protection equipment

## Hot technologies

- Jenkins CI
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/990bfa45-5001-4365-93b6-daf01a03b4cd), O*NET 30.3 (47-4041.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*