Also called: Abatement Worker
Removes asbestos, lead, mold, and other dangerous materials from buildings and sites.
You suit up in a respirator and protective coveralls, scrape asbestos insulation off old pipes, and bag it for safe disposal.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. 40-hour HAZWOPER and state asbestos/lead certifications.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Environmental Technology (certificate).
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). BLS projection.
Low risk for 10 years. Some remote tools help, but removing asbestos and lead in tight old buildings stays hands-on.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to abatement contractors; many pay for the worker course First: State asbestos worker course (about 4 days) or 40-hour HAZWOPER, plus a respirator fit test
Classes: Chemistry, Construction CTE, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-4041.
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