Career fit quiz

Is Hazardous Materials Technician the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the hazardous materials technician career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the hazardous materials technician job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I follow safety procedures exactly, every time
Statement 2 of 8I can work in hot, heavy protective gear
Statement 3 of 8I want a fast path into a skilled field
Statement 4 of 8I’m comfortable with physical, sometimes dirty work
Statement 5 of 8I can stay calm around hazardous situations
Statement 6 of 8I’m OK with project-based work and travel
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 1–4 weeks of required training training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $49,450 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Hazardous materials technicians identify, remove, package, transport and dispose of hazardous substances (such as asbestos, lead, mold, chemicals and contaminated soil) while protecting themselves, the public and the environment.

  • Set up regulated areas, containment and decontamination zones
  • Identify hazardous materials and review safety data and site plans
  • Remove asbestos, lead paint, mold or contaminated materials using approved methods
  • Wear and maintain respirators and chemical protective clothing
  • Decontaminate workers, tools and equipment

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