U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Standard Occupational Classification

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47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, contaminated soil, etc. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required. May operate earth-moving equipment or trucks.

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (broad occupation)

Other Construction and Related Workers (minor group)

Construction and Extraction Occupations (major group)

List of SOC Major Groups

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Last Modified Date: October 26, 2009