ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKERS (ASBESTOS ABATEMENT OCCUPATIONS) California Occupational Guide Number 2000 - D (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1996
THE JOB 
Asbestos Removal Workers remove materials containing asbestos from walls, ceilings and floors in homes and buildings. They put scaffolds together and seal off work areas. They position decontamination units or portable showers at work entrances to safely remove airborne fibers. Wearing protective clothing and an air purifying respirator-mask, they spray chemicals over the asbestos to soften it for removal. Using knives and scrapers, they chip asbestos from surfaces and put it in plastic disposal bags for transport to authorized disposal sites.
COMPENSATION
Hourly Wage: $6.80 - $25.00
REQUIREMENTS
Skills - Understand and use blueprints, drawings or other detailed instructions - Take exact measurements - Understand and use basic arithmetic - Work from scaffolds - Stay calm in emergencies Training/Requirements - High school diploma preferred - Hazardous Waste Worker Certificate from an EPA approved school - Experience in related work such as Construction Laborer preferred
OCCUPATIONAL CODES
DOT: 869.684-082 OES: 878990
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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