Asbestos abatement worker jobs in Finland
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.
Asbestos abatement worker – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 17.08 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 12.49 €/h |
| Top tenth | 24.33 €/h |
| Employees | 777 |
Pay by sex, 2024
| Sex | Median | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 15.69 €/h | 135 |
| Men | 17.38 €/h | 642 |
Asbestos abatement worker - Which skills are essential?
The regulations concerning exposure to contaminated materials or a hazardous environment which regulate the actions surrounding risk assessment, minimisation of further exposure, quarantine, and treatment of the exposed persons.
Remove materials and equipment which are contaminated with hazardous substances in order to protect the surroundings from further contamination and to treat or dispose of the contaminated materials.
Apply the correct cleaning procedures, taking into account safe handling of disinfectants, to remove contaminants, pollutants, and bacterial risks, from various surfaces, such as buildings exteriors, vehicles, and roads.
The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.
Analyse evidence of contamination. Advise on how to decontaminate.
Package and store materials which pose risks to health and safety due to contamination, and awaiting disposal or treatment, in a manner compliant with safety regulations.
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
Avoid the mixing or contamination of materials.
Use chemicals and solvents to remove contaminants from products or surfaces.
The legislation and regulations surrounding the removal of asbestos contamination from buildings or structures, the safe removal of contaminated materials and the regulations to avoid and prevent contamination.
Perform tests to investigate the properties of contamination in an area, or on surfaces and materials, in order to identify the cause, its nature, and the extent of the risk and damage.
Asbestos abatement worker - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Monitor and maintain the equipment used during remediation activities such as disinfection, decontamination, radiation removal or pollution control, in order to ensure that the equipment is functional and able to control the hazard and protect the remediation workers.
Regulations and safety procedures which are involved in the transportation of hazardous materials and products, such as hazardous waste, chemicals, explosives, and flammable materials.
Identify waste materials during collection and sorting operations which can either be recycled, disposed of, or otherwise treated, in order to assess the way in which they need to be treated and sorted.
Assist workers in remediation activities as well as people at risk of exposure in safety operations, such as instructing on wearing protective gear, entering and leaving restricted areas, and usage of remediation equipment.
Clean products or surfaces by using solvents to dissolve or extract other unnecessary substances.
Implement and monitor company procedures for the collection, transport and disposal of waste, in compliance with all regulations and legal requirements.
Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.
The methods applied in the treatment and disposal of hazardous waste such as asbestos, dangerous chemicals, and various contaminants, as well as the surrounding environmental regulations and legislation.
Ensure proper handling, storage and disposal of cleaning chemicals in accordance with regulations.
Secure the operation site fixing boundaries, restricting access, placing signs and taking other measures in order to guarantee public and staff safety.
Perform the activities involved in the creation and fixing of boundaries around a restricted area.
Monitor the state of building exteriors in order to identify any possible damage and to assess the nature of the damage and treatment methods.
Report on deterioration or disturbances of a building's exterior so that the correct authorities are made aware of the problem and plans can be made for treating the damage.
Operate a mechanical sprayer which makes use of high pressure to clean surfaces and rid them of contamination, paint residue, dirt and grime, and mould.
The regulations and procedures surrounding the safekeeping of materials and substances which pose health and safety risks.
Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these structures and avoid falls from ladders, mobile scaffolding, fixed working bridges, single person lifts etc. since they may cause fatalities or major injuries.