Asbestos remover vs asbestos handler

The differences between asbestos removers and asbestos handlers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both an asbestos remover and an asbestos handler. Additionally, an asbestos remover has an average salary of $47,944, which is higher than the $47,412 average annual salary of an asbestos handler.

The top three skills for an asbestos remover include safety procedures, demolition and hazardous waste. The most important skills for an asbestos handler are OSHA, site safety, and demolition.

Asbestos remover vs asbestos handler overview

	Asbestos Remover	Asbestos Handler
Yearly salary	$47,944	$47,412
Hourly rate	$23.05	$22.79
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	119	26,007
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 65%	High School Diploma, 33%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Asbestos remover vs asbestos handler salary

Asbestos removers and asbestos handlers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Asbestos Remover	Asbestos Handler
Average salary	$47,944	$47,412
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $89,000	Between $25,000 And $87,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	Utilities

Differences between asbestos remover and asbestos handler education

There are a few differences between an asbestos remover and an asbestos handler in terms of educational background:

	Asbestos Remover	Asbestos Handler
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 65%	High School Diploma, 33%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Asbestos remover vs asbestos handler demographics

Here are the differences between asbestos removers' and asbestos handlers' demographics:

	Asbestos Remover	Asbestos Handler
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 93.8% Female, 6.2%	Male, 96.1% Female, 3.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino, 28.4% Asian, 2.1% White, 52.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.9%	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 32.2% Asian, 2.4% White, 48.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.4%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between asbestos remover and asbestos handler duties and responsibilities

Asbestos remover example responsibilities.

Follow OSHA and DOL regulations, remove asbestos, demolition precisely, and sustain a safe work environment
Adhere to all EPA, OSHA, and local requirements regarding safety and hazardous material handling.
Spray chemical solution over asbestos cover surfaces.
Construct scaffolding and build containment areas before decontamination work.
Remove asbestos by spraying hazardous chemical solution over the contaminated surfaces to soften.
Construct scaffolding or build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.

Asbestos handler example responsibilities.

Work as a asbestos and demolition laborer.
Perform demolition of structures and walls to access insulation.
Ensure worker maintenance of OSHA regulations in order to ensure onsite, worker safety.
Comply with all OSHA regulations and Dow chemical plant safety policies, including wearing require personal protective equipment.
Train laborer for asbestos abatement projects in a variety of industrial and residential work environments.
Apply shingles, gravel and asphalt.

Asbestos remover vs asbestos handler skills

Common asbestos remover skills

Safety Procedures, 39%
Demolition, 31%
Hazardous Waste, 30%

Common asbestos handler skills

OSHA, 33%
Site Safety, 23%
Demolition, 11%
Hazardous Materials, 8%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Hand Tools, 8%