HAZWOPER Decontamination
Decontamination, or decon for short, is the removal of hazardous materials from workers and equipment to prevent adverse health effects. It is critical that all emergency responders are protected and off-site contamination is prevented. The correct approach must balance safety with responding in a timely manner to contain the incident. This module covers decontamination best practices.
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Learning Objectives
• Define decontamination • Describe the purpose of a decontamination plan • Describe how contamination can occur • Describe safe practices and procedures to prevent contamination • Describe how permeation occurs • List common decontamination methods and describe their applicability • List the questions that should be answered when selecting decontamination methods • Describe how to select a location for decontamination • List and describe the steps for technical and emergency decontamination • Describe how to assess decontamination effectiveness
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should be included in a decontamination plan?
What is direct contamination?
What is cross contamination?
How is decontamination accomplished?
How is the appropriate method chosen?
Sample Video Transcript
Decontamination is the process of removing or neutralizing contaminants from personnel and equipment. A decontamination plan should be developed to identify appropriate decontamination methods and equipment, the number and layout of decontamination stations, and how to dispose of materials that cannot be decontaminated. The plan should be revised if hazards, site conditions, or protection measures change. Always try to minimize the amount of contamination because it reduces the exposure risk and decontamination requirements. In emergency situations, the safety of the victims and medical personnel must be the priority.
