Description

Know the handling procedures for a variety of potentially dangerous materials, such as explosives, flammable or toxic gases, flammable solids/liquids, infectious substances, radioactive substances, etc.

Alternative label

• handling of dangerous materials

• hazardous goods handling

• procedures for safely handling hazardous goods

• dangerous material handling

• procedures for handling hazardous materials

• procedures for safely handling dangerous materials

• dangerous goods handling

• handling of hazardous materials

• procedures for handling hazardous goods

• handling of hazardous goods

• procedures for safely handling dangerous goods

Skill type

• knowledge

Skill reusability level

• cross-sector skills and competences

Broader skills/competences

• chemical engineering and processes

Narrower skills/competences

• appropriate packaging of dangerous goods
• international carriage of dangerous goods by road

Essential skill/competence of

• dangerous goods safety adviser

Optional skill/competence of

• firework assembler
• fire protection technician
• fire inspector
• recognise the hazards of dangerous goods
• revise certifications for dangerous good transportation
• handle dangerous goods
• handle fuels
• write emergency instructions for handling of dangerous goods

Status

released

Concept URI

http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/e3b4b533-cc4d-4c70-adb6-128120f40c88