Decontamination worker jobs in Finland
Decontamination workers remove and dispose of hazardous materials, such as radioactive materials or contaminated soil. They handle hazardous materials in compliance with safety regulations, investigate causes of contamination, and remove the contamination from the structure or site.
Decontamination 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 |
Decontamination 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.
Preventive and interventional methods used in the cleaning industry to maintain health and safety for all workers and tertiary persons.
The different causes of the presence of radioactive substances in liquids, solids, or gases or on surfaces, and the manner in which to identify the types of contaminants, their risks, and the contaminants' concentration.
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.
The methods and techniques used for the decontamination of waste by removing or neutralising the harmful substance.
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.
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.
Avoid the mixing or contamination of materials.
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
Use chemicals and solvents to remove contaminants from products or surfaces.
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.
The measures and procedures used to protect people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionising radiation.
Decontamination 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.
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.
Implement and monitor company procedures for the collection, transport and disposal of waste, in compliance with all regulations and legal requirements.
Advise on the effects of soil and water management practices in controlling pollutant loss, nitrate leaching and reduce soil erosion.
Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.
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.
Document on paper or on electronic devices the process and the results of the samples analysis performed.
Measure concentrations of pollutants within samples. Calculate air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes. Identify potential safety or health risks such as radiation.
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.
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.