# Competences — hazardous materials inspector

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b3867d0a-e902-4d88-b0c2-3e0d2cf35c83).

## Essential

- **advise on chemical use reduction** (skill/competence)
- **advise on waste management procedures** (skill/competence)
- **develop hazardous waste management strategies** (skill/competence)
- **ensure appropriate packaging of dangerous goods** (skill/competence)
- **ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations** (skill/competence)
- **ensure material compliance** (skill/competence)
- **hazardous materials transportation** (knowledge)
- **hazardous waste storage** (knowledge)
- **hazardous waste treatment** (knowledge)
- **hazardous waste types** (knowledge)
- **implement environmental protection measures** (skill/competence)
- **inspect compliance with hazardous waste regulations** (skill/competence)
- **perform risk analysis** (skill/competence)
- **pollution prevention** (knowledge)
- **radioactive contamination** (knowledge)
- **revise certifications for dangerous good transportation** (skill/competence)
- **waste and scrap products** (knowledge)
- **waste management** (knowledge)

## Optional

- advise on pollution prevention (skill/competence)
- carry out environmental audits (skill/competence)
- develop contingency plans for emergencies (skill/competence)
- develop recycling programs (skill/competence)
- educate on emergency management (skill/competence)
- educate on hazardous waste (skill/competence)
- educate on recycling regulations (skill/competence)
- hazardous freight regulations (knowledge)
- hazards associated with loading dangerous goods (knowledge)
- import export regulations of dangerous chemicals (knowledge)
- inspect hazardous freight in accordance with regulations (skill/competence)
- issue licences (skill/competence)
- monitor legislation developments (skill/competence)
- pollution legislation (knowledge)
- radiation protection (knowledge)
- select hazard control (skill/competence)
- test safety strategies (skill/competence)
- train staff on recycling programs (skill/competence)
- train staff on waste management (skill/competence)
- waste transport legislation (knowledge)
- wear appropriate protective gear (skill/competence)