industrial tools
The tools and equipment used for industrial purposes, both power and hand tools, and their various uses.
Industrial firefighters are responsible for emergency response in case of a fire outbreak or other hazardous situations in industrial areas or facilities. They actively respond to contain fires and the outbreak of other hazardous substances to protect the industrial crews and premises. They ensure the industrial facility complies with health and safety regulations. They also regulate the clean-up of the scene and assess the damage.
Competences and skills
36 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 9 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesregulations on substances
The national and international regulations on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, e.g. regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
Cross-sector
7 competencesfire prevention procedures
The regulations concerning fire and explosion prevention, and the equipment, systems and methods used in it.
fire safety regulations
The legal rules to be applied for fire safety and fire prevention in a facility.
fire-fighting systems
The devices and systems used to extinguish fires; the classes and chemistry of fire.
first aid
The emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.
health and safety regulations
Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.
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hydraulics
The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.
industrial engineering
The field of engineering concerned with the development, improvement, and implementation of complex processes and systems of knowledge, people, equipment, etc.
Essential skills and competences 22 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 competencesassist people in contaminated areas
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.
contain fires
Take the appropriate measures to prevent fires from spreading.
ensure public safety and security
Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.
implement fire safety management plans
Implement the arrangements included in detailed fire safety management plans where the process of monitoring fire safety, preventing fire occurring and fire safety standards are described, in order to protect people and properties.
manage factory operations
Supervise factory operations, planning, formulating, organising, controlling. and directing factory production activities.
organise fire drills
Organise emergency procedures, practices and actions that should be performed to safely leave a building in case of fire.
perform search and rescue missions
Assist in fighting natural and civic disasters, such as forest fires, floods and road accidents. Conduct search-and-rescue missions.
work safely with chemicals
Take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
Cross-sector
14 competencesassess contamination
Analyse evidence of contamination. Advise on how to decontaminate.
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assess risk factors
Determine the influence of economical, political and cultural risk factors and additional issues.
avoid contamination
Avoid the mixing or contamination of materials.
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dispose of hazardous waste
Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.
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evacuate people from buildings
Evacuate a person from a dangerous building or situation for protection purposes, ensuring the victim reaches safety and is able to receive medical care if necessary.
extinguish fires
Choose the adequate substances and methods to extinguish fires depending on their size, such as water and various chemical agents. Use a breathing apparatus.
manage emergency care situations
Manage situations in which decision making under time pressure is essential to save lives.
manage major incidents
Take immediate action to respond to major incidents that affect the safety and security of individuals in private or public places such as road accidents.
monitor chemical process condition
Monitor the conformity of the chemical process, checking all indicators or warning signals provided by the instruments such as recording instruments, flowmeters and panel lights.
provide first aid
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.
select hazard control
Perform appropriate selection of hazard control measures and risk management
use different types of fire extinguishers
Understand and apply various methods of firefighting and various types and classes of fire extinguishing equipment.
work as a team in a hazardous environment
Work together with others in a dangerous, sometimes noisy, environment, such as a building on fire or metal forging facilities, in order to achieve a higher degree of efficiency while heeding the co-workers' safety.
work with chemicals
Handle chemicals and select specific ones for certain processes. Be aware of the reactions which arise from combining them.
Optional skills and competences 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencehandle flammable substances
Manage flammable substances to roasting operations and ensure that safety measures are in place.
Cross-sector
4 competencesassess impact of industrial activities
Analyse data to estimate the impact of industrial activities on resource availability and groundwater quality.
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inspect industrial equipment
Inspect equipment used during industrial activities such as manufacturing or construction equipment in order to ensure that the equipment complies with health, safety, and environmental legislation.
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liaise with industrial professionals
Establish relationships with engineers and other industrial professionals.
monitor disposal of radioactive substances
Ensure correct management and disposal of radioactive substances used for medical purposes, in compliance with established procedures.
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