Asbestos Removal Worker

せきめんじょきょさぎょういん

Industry & Occupation

Architecture, Civil Engineering & Facilities

Classification

Summary

A profession that specializes in the removal of asbestos (asbestos) contained in buildings and equipment.

Description

Asbestos removal workers are specialists who remove and contain asbestos remaining in buildings and facilities, and properly process it as waste. While using dedicated protective gear and ventilation equipment, they prevent the dispersion of asbestos dust, and perform scaffolding installation and dismantling, containment work, and waste packaging and transportation. They work under the management of an asbestos work supervisor in accordance with laws and regulations, requiring a high safety management awareness and strict adherence to procedures.

Future Outlook

Demand for asbestos removal due to renovation and demolition of existing buildings will continue for the time being, but it will trend downward in the medium to long term. Expertise in safety management and adaptation to new technologies will be important.

Personality Traits

Cautious / Good Team Player / High Concentration / Strong Sense of Responsibility

Work Style

Contract Work / Daily Pay Monthly Salary / Direct to Site and Back / Outdoor Work / Resident Dispatch

Career Path

Worker (Asbestos Removal) → Team Leader → Work Supervisor → Safety and Health Manager

Required Skills

Asbestos Removal / Protective Gear Donning and Inspection / Safety Management / Scaffolding Assembly and Dismantling / Waste Disposal Technology (Sorting and Packaging)

Recommended Skills

Basic Knowledge of Building Structures / CAD Drawing Reading / Safety and Health Supervisor

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because leaving behind fine asbestos dust can lead to health hazards.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because physical stamina is required for long hours of work wearing protective gear and handling heavy objects.
Planning & Organization Because it is necessary to plan work procedures and safety management plans.
Stress Tolerance Because it is necessary to withstand the pressure of handling hazardous substances.
Collaboration & Teamwork Because it is necessary to work safely in collaboration with multiple people.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Creative thinking is hardly required in the job.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Because calculations for quantity management, etc., are relatively few.

Related Qualifications

  • Asbestos Work Supervisor

Aliases

  • Asbestos Removal Worker

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