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FSOP #7 Decontamination Of Response Personnel
APPROVAL DATE: 01/01/85
EFFECTIVE DATE: 01/01/85
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03/19/87 United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
EPA OSWER Directive Initiation Request
2. Originator Information
Name of Contact Person Mall Code Office
.DORRLER OERR/HSCD/
3. Title
FIELD STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES MANUALS:
DECONTAMINATION OF RESPONSE PER
1. Directive Number
9285.2-02
Telephone Number
340-6740
FSOP #7 -
4. Summary of Directive (Include brief statement of purpose)
Decontamination of response personnel. Provides
decontamination procedures that field response
personnel can use to minimize the risk of exposure
to hazardous substances. (1/85, 38 pp)
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5. Keywords : '
SUPERFUND, CERCLA, SITE SAFETY, EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND SAFETY
PROCEDURES
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6a. Does this Directive Supercede Previous Dlrectlve(8)?[ [ yes | Xj No
b. Does it Supplement Previous Dlrectlves(s)? | yes 1 X No Wh
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7. Draft Level
: '
A-SignedbyAA/DAA B - Signed by Office Director C- For Review
This Request Meets OSWER Directives System Format
8. Signature of Lead Office Directives Coordinator
9. Name and Title of Approving Official
HDED,AM
What directive (number, title)
at directive (number, title)
H & Comment In Development
Date
Date
01/01/85
OSWER OSWER OSWER
DIRECTIVE DIRECTIVE
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OSWER Directive 9285-2-02
FIELD STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
FOR
THE DECONTAMINATION OF
RESPONSE PERSONNEL
F.S.O.P. 7
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY AND REMEDIAL RESPONSE
HAZARDOUS RESPONSE SUPPORT DIVISION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460
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The mention of trade names or commercial products in this manual is
for illustration purposes and does not constitute endorsement or
recommendation for use by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Contents of this manual do not necessarily reflect the views and
policies of the Environmental Protection Agency.
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I. INTRODUCTION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Introduction
II. Flow Charts for Decontamination Layouts
III. Personnel Protective Equipment
IV. Decontamination Procedures
V. Decontamination Equipment
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F.S.O.P. No. 7
Process: DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES
INTRODUCTION
1.1 The objective of these procedures is to minimize the risk of
exposure to hazardous substances. These procedures were derived
from tne U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Emergency and Remedial Response's (OERR), "Interim Standard
Operating Safety iauides (revised Sep. 82)". This version of the
guides is in a format that is more appropriate for use in the
field.
1.2 Protective equipment must be worn by personnel when response
activities involve known or suspected hazardous substances. The
procedures for decontaminating personnel upon leaving the
contaminated area are addressed for each of the EPA, OERR
designated levels of protection. The procedures given are for
the maximum and minimum amount of decontamination used for each
level of protection.
1.3 Tne maximum decontamination procedures for all levels of
protection consist of specific activities at nineteen stations.
Each station emphasizes an important aspect of decontamination.
When establishing a decontamination line, each aspect should be
incorporated separately or combined with other aspects into a
procedure with fewer steps (such as the Minimum Decontamination
Procedures).
1.4 Decontamination lines are site specific since they are dependent
upon the types of contamination and the type of work activities
on site. A cooling station is sometimes necessary within the
decontamination line during hot weather. It is usually a
location in a shaded area in which the wind can help to cool
personnel. In addition, site conditions may permit the use of
cooling devices such as cool water hose, ice packs, cool towels,
etc. When the decontamination line is no longer required,
contaminated wash and rinse solutions and contaminated articles
must be contained and disposed of as hazardous wastes in
compliance with state and federal regulations.
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I!. FLOW CHARTS
DECONTAMINATION LAYOUTS
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PROCESS • DECON"PROCEDURES
MAXIMUM DECONTAMINATION LAYOUT
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PROCESS DECON PROCEDURES
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MAXIMUM DECONTAMINATION LAYOUT
LEVEL B PROTECTION
EXCLUSION
ZONE
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PROCESS DECON PROCEDURES
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III. PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
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F.S.O.P. No. 7. .
Process DECON PROCEDURES
General Description of the Levels of Protection and Protective Gear
Personal protective equipment has been divided into four
categories based on the degree of protection afforded and are as follows:
Level A - To be selected when the greatest level of skin,
respiratory, and eye protection is required.
Level A equipment; used as appropiate
1. Pressure-demand, self-contained breathing apparatus,
approved by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
(MSHA) and National Institute of Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH).
2. fully encapsulating chemical-resistant suit.
3. Coveralls*
4. Long Underwear*
5. Gloves (outer) chemical-resistant
6. Gloves (inner) chemical-resistant
7. Boots, chemical-resistant, steel toe and shank.
(Depending on suit construction, worn over/or under
suit boot.)
8. Hard hat (under suit)*
y. Disposable protective suit, gloves, and boots (Depending
on suit construction, may be worn over fully
encapsulating suit boot).
10. Two-way radios (worn inside encapsulating suit).
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Level B - The highest level of respiratory protection is
necessary but a lesser level of skin protection is needed.
Level B equipment; used as appreciate
1. Pressure-demand, self-contained breathing apparatus
(MSHA/NIOSH approved),or airline respirator
2. Hooded chemical-resistant clothing (overalls and
long-sleeved jacket; coveralls; one or two-piece
chemical-splash suit; disposable chemical-resistant
overalls).
3. Coveralls*
4. Gloves (outer) chemical-resistant
b. Gloves (inner) chemical-resistant
6. Boots (outer), chemical-resistant, steel toe and shank.
7. Boot covers (outer)," chemical-resistant (disposable)*.
.8. Hard hat (face shield)*
9. Two-way radios (worn inside encapsulating suit).
*0ptional, as appropriate Page 8
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Level C - The concentrations) and type(s) of airborn
substance(s) is known and the criteria for using air purifying
respirators are met.
Level C equipment; used as appropiate
1. Full-face, air purifying, canister-equipped respirators
(MSHA/NIOSH approved).
2. Hooded ci.emical-resistant clothing (overalls; two-piece
chemical-splash suit; disposable chemical-resistant
overalls).
3. Coveralls*
4. Gloves (outer) chemical-resistant
5. Gloves (inner) chemical-resistant*
6. Boots (outer), chemical-resistant, steel toe and snank*.
7. Boot covers (outer), chemical-resistant (disposable)*.
8. Hard hat (face'shield)*
9. Escape Mask*
10. Two-way radios (worn under outside protective clothing).
*0ptional as appropriate Page 9
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Level D - A work uniform affording minimal protection; used for
nuisance contamination only.
Level 0 equipment; used as appropiate
1. Coveralls
2. Gloves*
3. Boots/shoes, leather or chemical-resistant, steel toe and
shank.
4. Boots (outer), chemical-resistant (disposable)*.
5. Safety glasses or chemical splash goggles*
6. Hard hat (face shield)*
7. Escape Mask*
*0ptional as appropiate Page 10
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IV. DECONTAMINATION
PROCEDURES
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FIELD STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
FSOP HO:
PROCESS: LEVEL DECONTAMINATION
Prepared by:
Approved by:
Date:
OPERATING PROCEDURES
STEP SEQUENCE
INFORMATION/OPERATING GOALS/SPECIFICATIONS
A. LF.VEL A DECONTAMINATION
TRAINING
GUIDE/NOTES
1. Maximum Measures
Taken for Decon-
tamination
Station 1 : Segregated Equipment
Drop
Station 2:
Station 3:
Station 4:
Station 5:
Station 6:
Station 7:
Boot Cover and
Glove Wash
Boot Cover and
Glove Rinse
Tape Removal
Boot Cover
Removal
Outer Glove
Removal
Suit and Boot
Wash
Station 8: Suit and Boot
1. Deposit equipment used on site (tools, sampling
devices and containers, monitoring Instruments,
radios, clipboards, etc.) on plastic drop cloths
or in different containers with plastic liners.
During hot weather operations, a cool down
station may be set up within this area.
2. Scrub outer boot covers and gloves with decon
solution or detergent/water.
3. Rinse off decon solution from station 2 using
copious amounts of water.
4. Remove tape around boots and gloves and deposit
in container with plastic liner.
5. Remove boot covers and deposit 1n container
with plastic liner.
6. Remove outer gloves and deposit in container
with plastic liner.
7. Wash encapsulating suit and boots using scrub
brush and decon solution or detergent/water.
Repeat as many times as necessary.
8. Rinse off decon solution using water. Repeat as
many times as necessary.
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Prepared by:
Approved by:
Date:
OPERATING PROCEDURES
STEP SEQUENCE
INFORMATION/OPERATING GOALS/SPECIFICATIONS
TRAINING
GUIDE/NOTE1
A. LEVEL A DECONTAMINATION
1. Maximum Measures Station 9: Tank Change
Taken for Decon-
tamination
Station 10:
Station 11
Safety Boot
Removal
Fully Encapsulating
Suit and Hard Hat
Removal
Station 12: SCOA Backpack
Removal
Station 13: Inner Glove Wash
Station 14: Inner Glove Rinse
Station 15: Face Piece Removal
9. If an air tank change is desired, this is the
last step in the decontamination procedure.
Air tank is exchanged, new outer gloves and boot
covers donned, and joints taped. Worker returns
to duty.
10. Remove safety boots and deposit in container
with plastic liner.
11. Fully encapsulated suit is removed with
assistance of a helper and laid out on a drop
cloth or hung up. Hard hat is removed. Hot
weather rest station maybe set up within this
area for personnel returning to site.
12. While still wearing facepiece, remove backpack
and place on table. Disconnect hose from
regulator valve and proceed to next station.
13. Wash with decon solution that will not harm the
skin. Repeat as often as necessary.
14. Rinse with water. Repeat as many times as
necessary.
15. Remove face piece. Deposit in container with
plastic liner. Avoid touching face with fingers.
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FSOP NO:
PROCESS: LEVEL DECONTAMINATION
Prepared by:
Approved by:
Date:
INFORMATION/OPERATING GOALS/SPECIFICATIONS
OPERATING PROCEDURES
STEP SEQUENCE
TRATNING
, GUIDE/NOTES
A. LEVEL A DECONTAMINATION
1. Maximum Measures
Taken for Decon-
tamination
Station 16: Inner Glove
Removal
Station 17: Inner Clothing
Removal
Station 18: Field Wash
Station 19: Redress
16. Remove inner gloves and deposit in container
with liner.
17. Remove clothing and place in lined container.
Do not wear inner clothing off-site since there
is a possibility that small amounts of
contaminants might have been transferred in
removing the fully-encapsulating suit.
18. Shower if highly toxic, skin-corrosive or skin-
absorbable materials are known or suspected to
be present. Wash hands and face if shower is
not available.
19. Put on clean clothes.
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Prepared by:
Approved by:
Date:
OPERATING PROCEDURES
STEP SEQUENCE
INFORMATION/OPERATING GOALS/SPECIFICATIONS
TRAINIMG
GUIDE/NOTES
A. LEVEL A DECONTAMINATION
1. Minimum Measures Station 1: Equipment Drop
Taken for Decon-
tamination
Station 2: Outer Garment,
Boots, and Gloves
Wash and Rinse
Station 3:
Outer Boot and
Glove Removal
Station 4: Tank Change
Station 5: Boot, Gloves
and Outer Garment
Removal
1. Deposit equipment used on-sito (tools, sampling
devices and containers, monitoring instruments,
radios, clipboards, etc.) on plastic drop
cloths. Segregation at the drop reduces the
probability of cross contamination. During hot
weather operations, cool down stations maybe set
up within this area.
2. Scrub outer boots, outer gloves and fully-
encapsulating suit with decon solution or
detergent and water. Rinse off using copious
amounts of water.
3. Remove outer boots and gloves. Deposit in
container with plastic liner.
4. If worker leaves exclusive zone to change air
tank, this is the last step in the
decontamination procedure. Worker's air tank is
exchanged, now outer gloves and boot covers
donned, joints taped, and worker returns to duty.
5. Boots, fully-encapsulating suit, inner gloves
removed and deposited in separate containers
lined with plastic. .
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. LEVEL A DECONTAMINATION
1. Minimum Measures
Taken for Decon-
tamination
Station 1: Equipment Drop
Station 2: Outer Garment,
Boots, and Gloves
Wash and Rinse
Station 3:
Outer Boot and
Glove Removal
Station 4: Tank Change
Station 5: Boot, Gloves
and Outer Garment
Removal
1. Deposit equipment used on-site (tools, sampling
devices and containers, monitoring instruments,
radios, clipboards, etc.) on plastic drop
cloths. Segregation at the drop reduces the
probability of cross contamination. During hot
weather operations, cool down stations maybe set
up within this area.
2. Scrub outer boots, outer gloves and fully-
encapsulating suit with decon solution or
detergent and water. Rinse off using copious
amounts of water.
3. Remove outer hoots and gloves. Deposit in
container with plastic liner.
4. If worker leaves exclusive zone to change air
tank, this is the last step in the
decontamination procedure. Worker's air tank is
exchanged, new outer gloves and boot covers
donned, joints taped, and worker returns to duty.
5. Boots, fully-encapsulating suit, Inner gloves
removed and deposited in separate containers
lined with plastic.
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Approved by:
Date:
OPERATING PROCEDURES
STEP SEQUENCE
INFORMATION/OPERATING GOALS/SPECIFICATIONS
TRAINING
GUIDE/NOTES
B. TEVEL B DECONTAMINATION
1. Maximum Measures Station 1: Segregated Equipment
Taken for Decon- Drop
tamination
Station 2:
Station 3:
Station 4:
Station 5:
Station 6:
Station 7:
Boot Cover and
Glove Wash
Boot Cover and
Glove Rinse
Tape Removal
Boot Cover
Removal
Outer Glove
removal
Suit and Safety
Boot Wash
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1. Deposit equipment used on site (tools, sampling
devices and containers, monitoring instruments,
radios, clipboards, etc.) on plastic drop
cloths or in different containers with plastic
liners. Segregation at the drop reduces the
probability of cross-contamination. During hot
weather operations, cooldown stations may be set
up within this area.
2. Scrub outer boot covers and gloves with decon
solution or detergent and water.
3. Rinse off decon solution from station 2 using
copious amounts of water.
4. Remove tape around boots and gloves and deposit
in container with plastic liner.
5. Remove boot covers and deposit 1n container
with plastic liner.
6. Remove outer gloves and deposit In container
with plastic liner.
7. Wash chemical-resistant splash suit, SCBA,
gloves and safety boots. Scrub with long-handle
scrub brush and decon solution. Wrap SCBA
regulator (if belt mounted type) with plastic to
keep out water. Wash backpack assembly with
sponges or cloths.
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PROCESS: LEVEL DECONTAMINATION Approved by:
OPERATING PROCEDURES STEP SEQUENCE INhORMAIION/OPbRAI ING GOALS/SPECIFICATIONS
TRAINING
GUIDE/NOTES
B. LEVEL B DECONTAMINATION
1. Maximum Measures
Taken for Decon-
tamination
Station 8: Suit. SCBA, Boot.
and Glove Rinse
Station 9: Tank Change
Station 10: Safety Boot
Removal
Station 11: SCBA Backpack
Removal
Station 12: Splash Suit
Removal
Station 13: Inner Glove Wash
Station 14: Inner Glove Rinse
Station 15: Face Piece Removal
8. Rinse off decon solution using copious amounts
of water.
9. If worker leaves exclusion zone to change air
tank, this Is the last step In the
decontamination procedure. Worker's air tank Is
exchanged, new outer gloves and boot covers
donned, and joints taped. Worker returns to
duty.
10. Remove safety boots and deposit In container
with plastic liner.
11. While still wearing facepiece, remove back-
pack and place on table. Disconnect hose from
regulator valve.
12. With assistance of helper, remove splash suit.
Deposit In container with plastic liner.
13. Wash Inner gloves with decon solution.
14. Rinse Inner gloves with water.
15. Remove face piece. Deposit In container with
plastic liner. Avoid touching face with fingers.
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Prepared by:
Approved by:
Date:
OPERATING PROCEDURES
STEP SEQUENCE
INFORMATION/OPERATING GOALS/SPECIFICATIONS
TRAINING
, GUIDE/NOTES
B. LEVEL B DECONTAMINATION
1. Maximum Measures
Taken for Decon-
tamination
Station 16: Inner Glove
Removal
Station 17: Inner Clothing
Removal
Station 18: Field Wash
Station 19: Redress
16. Remove inner gloves and deposit in container
with liner.
17. Remove inner clothing. Place in container with
liner. Do not wear inner clothing off-site
since there is a possibility that small amounts
of contaminants might have been transferred in
removing the fully-encapsulating suit.
18. Shower If highly toxic, skin-corrosive or skin-
absorbable materials are known or suspected to
be present. Mash hands and face if shower is
not available.
19. Put on clean clothes.
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Prepared by:
Approved by:
Date:
OPERATING PROCEDURES
STEP SEQUENCE
INFORMATlONyoPERATlNa GOALS/SPECIFICATIONS
TRAIMIMG
GUIDE/NOTES
B. LEVEL B DECONTAMINATION
2. Minimum Measures Station 1: Equipment Drop
Taken for Decon-
tamination
Station 2: Outer Garment.
Boots, and Gloves
Wash and Rinse
Station 3: Outer Boot and
Glove Removal
Station 4: Tank Change
Station 5: Boot, Gloves
and Outer Garment
Removal
1. Deposit equipment used on-site (tools, sampling
devices and containers, monitoring Instruments,
radios, clipboards, etc.) on plastic drop
cloths. Segregation at the drop reduces the
probability of cross contamination. During hot
weather operations, cool down station may be set
up within this area.
2. Scrub outer boots, outer gloves and chemical-
resistant splash suit with decon solution or
detergent water. Rinse off using copious
amounts of water.
3. Remove outer boots and gloves. Deposit In
container with plastic liner.
4. If worker leaves exclusive zone to change air
tank, this Is the last step In the
decontamination procedure. Worker's air tank 1s
exchanged, new outer gloves and boot covers
donned, joints taped, and worker returns to duty.
5. Boots, chemical-resistant splash suit, Inner
gloves removed and deposited In separate
containers lined with plastic.
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Prepared by:
Approved by:
Date:
OPERATING PROCEDURES
STEP SEQUENCE
INFORMATION/OPERATING GoALS/SPECIFICATIOfJS
TRAINING
GUIDE/NOTES
B. LEVEL B DECONTAMINATION
2. Minimum Measures
Taken for Decon-
tamination
Station 6: SCBA Removal
Station 7: Field Wash
6. SCBA backpack and facepiece is removed. Avoid
touching face with finger. SCBA deposited
on plastic sheets.
7. Hands and face are thoroughly washed. Shower as
soon as possible.
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Date:
OPERATING PROCEDURES
STEP SEQUENCE
INFORMATION/OPERATING GOALS/SPECIFICATIONS
TRAINING
GUIDE/NOTES
C. LEVEL C DECONTAMINATION
1. Maximum Measures Station 1: Segrated Equipment
Taken for Decon- Drop
tamination
Station 2:
Station 3:
Station 4:
Station 5:
Station 6:
Station 7:
Boot Cover and
Glove Wash
Boot Cover and
Glove Rinse
Tape Removal
Boot Cover
Removal
Outer Glove
Removal
Suit and Boot
Wash
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Station 8: Suit and Boot,
and Glove Rinse
1. Deposit equipment used on site (tools, sampling
devices and containers, monitoring instruments,
radios, clipboards, etc.) on plastic drop
cloths or in different containers with plastic
liners. Segregation at the drop reduces the
probability of cross contamination. During hot
weather operations, a cool down station may be
set up within this area.
2. Scrub outer boot covers and gloves with decon
solution or detergent and water.
3. Rinse off decon solution from station 2 using
copious amounts of water.
4. Remove tape around boots and gloves and deposit
in container with plastic liner.
5. Remove boot covers and deposit in containers
with plastic liner.
6. Remove,outer gloves and deposit 1n container
with plastic liner.
7. Wash splash suit, gloves, and safety boots.
Scrub with long-handle scrub brush and decon
solution.
8. Rinse off decon solution using water. Repeat as
many"times as necessary.
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FSOP NO:
PROCESS: LEVEL DECONTAMINATION
Prepared by:
Approved by:
Date:
-OPERATING PROCEDURES
STEP SEQUENCE
INFORMATION/OPERATING GOALS/SPECIFICATIONS
TRAINING—
GUIDE/NOTES
C. TEVEL C DECONTAMINATION
1. Maximum Measures Station 9: Canister or
Taken for Decon- Mask Change
lamination
Station 10: Safety Boot
Removal
Station 11: Splash Suit
Removal
Station 12: Inner Glove
Rinse
Station 13: Inner Glove
Wash
Station 14: Face Piece
Removal
Station 15: Inner Glove
Removal
9. If worker leaves exclusion zone to change
canister (or mask), this Is the last step
In the decontamination procedure. Worker's
canister Is exchanged, new outer gloves and boot
covers donned, and joints taped worker returns
to duty.
10. Remove safety boots and deposit In container
with plastic liner.
11. With assistance of helper, remove splash
suit. Deposit In container with plastic liner.
12. Wash Inner gloves with decon solution.
13. Rinse Inner gloves with water.
14. Remove face piece. Deposit In container with
plastic liner. Avoid touching face with fingers.
15. Remove Inner gloves and deposit In lined
container.
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FSOP NO:
PROCESS: LEVEL DECONTAMINATION
Prepared by:
Approved by:
Date:
OPERATING PROCEDURES
STEP SEQUENCE
INFORMATION/OPERATING GOALS/SPECIFICATIONS
TRAINING
GUIDE/NOTES
C. LEVEL CDECOWTAMINATION
1. Maximum Measures
Taken for Decon-
tamination
Station 16: Inner Clothing
Removal
Station 17: Field Wash
Station 18: Redress
16. Remove clothing soaked with perspiration and
place in linod container. Do not wear inner
clothing off-site since there is a possibility
that small amounts of contaminants might have
been transferred in removing the fully-
encapsulating suit.
17. Shower If highly toxic, skin-corrosive or skin-
ahsorbable materials are known or suspected to
be present. Wash hands and face if shower is
not available.
18. Put on clean clothes.
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FSOP NO:
PROCESS: LEVEL DECONTAMINATION
Prepared by:
Approved hy:
Date:
DPERATING PROCEDURES
STEP SEQUENCE
INFORMATION/OPERATING GOALS/SPECIFICATIONS
TRAINING
GUIDE/NOTES
C. LEVEL C DECONTAMINATION
2. Minimum Measures
Taken for Decon-
tamination
Station 1: Equipment Drop
Station 2: Outer Garment,
Boots, and Gloves
Wash and Rinse
Station 3: Outer Boot and
Glove Removal
Station 4: Canister or
Mask Change
Station 5: Boot, Gloves
and Outer Garment
Removal
1. Deposit equipment used on-site (tools, sampling
devices and containers, monitoring instruments,
radios, clipboards, etc.) on plastic drop
cloths. Segregation at the drop reduces the
probability of cross contamination. During hot
weather operations, a cool down station may be
set up within this area.
2. Scrub outer boots, outer gloves and splash
suit with decon solution or detergent water.
Rinse off using copious amounts of water.
3. Remove outer boots and gloves. Deposit in
container with plastic liner.
4. If worker leaves exclusive zone to change
canister (or mask), this is the last step in the
decontamination procedure. Worker's canister Is
exchanged, new outer gloves and boot covers
donned, joints taped, and worker returns to duty.
5. Boots, chemical-resistant splash suit, inner
gloves removed and deposited in separate
containers lined with plastic.
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FSOP NO:
PROCESS: LEVEL DECONTAMINATION
Prepared by:
Approved by:
Date:
OPERATING PROCEDURES
STEP SEQUENCE
INFORMATION/OPERATING GOALS/SPECIFICATIONS
TRAINING
GUIDE/NOTES
C. LEVEL C DECONTAMINATION
2. Minimum Measures
Taken for Decon-
tamination
Station 6: Face Piece
Removal
Station 7: Field Wash
6. Facepiece is removed. Avoid touching face with
fingers, Facepiece deposited on plastic sheet.
7. Hands and face are thoroughly washed. Shower as
soon as possible.
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EQUIPMENT
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PROCESS EQUIPMENT
PRAINING INFO: THEORY/CONCEPTS/CALCULATIONS/
THECHNIQUES
REFERENCES/INSTRUCTIONAL
A. Equipment Needed to Perform Maximum Decon-
tamination Measures for Levels A, B, and C
Station 1: a. Various Size Containers
b. Plastic Liners
c. Plastic Drop Cloths
Station 2: a. Containers (20-30 Gallons)
b. Decon Solution or Detergent Water
c. 2-3 Long-Handle, Soft Bristle
Scrub Srusnes
Station 3: a. Containers (20-30 Gallons)
OR
High Pressure Spray Unit
b. Water
c. 2-3 Long-Handle, Soft Bristle
Scrub Brushes
Station 4: a. Containers (20-30 Gallons)
b. Plastic Liners
Station 5: a. Containers (20-30 Gallons)
b. Plastic Liners
c. Bench or Stools
Station 6: a. Containers (20-30 Gallons)
b. Plastic Liners
Station 7: a. Containers (20-30 Gallons)
b. Decon Solution or Detergent Water
c. 2-3 Long-Handle, Soft Bristle
Scrub Brushes
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PROCESS EQUIPMENT
TRAINING INFO: THEORY/CONCEPTS/CALCULATIONS/
THECHNIQUES
REFERENCES/INSTRUCTIONAL
A. Equipment Needed to Perform Maximum Decon-
tamination Measures for Levels A, B, and C
Station 8: a. Containers (20-30 Gallons)
OK
Hign Pressure Spray Unit
b. Water
c. 2-3 Long-Handle, Soft Bristle
Scrub Brushes
Station 9: a. Air Tanks or Face Masks and
cartridge depending on level
b. Tape
c. Boot Covers
d. Gloves
Station 10: a. Containers (20-30 Gallons)
b. Plastic Liners
c. Bench or Stools
d. Boot Jack
Station 11: a. Rack
b. Drop Cloths
c. Bench or Stools
Station 12: a. Table
Station 13: a. Basin or Bucket
b. Decon Solution
c. Small Table
Station 14: a. Water
b. Basin or Bucket
c. Small Table
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PROCESS EQUIPMENT
TRAINING INFO: THEORY/CONCEPTS/CALCULATIONS/
TECHNIQUES
REFERENCESHNSTRUCTTOlWr
A. Equipment Needed to Perform Maximum Decon-
tamination Measures for Levels A, 8, and C
Station 16: a. Containers (20-30 Gallons)
b. Plastic Liners
Station 17: a. Containers (20-30 Gallons)
ID. Plastic Liners
Station 18: a. Water
b. Soap
c; Small Table
b. Basin or Bucket
e. Field Showers
f. Towels
Station 19: a. Dressing Trailer is Needed in
Inclement Weather
b. Tables
c. Chairs
b. Lockers
e. Cloths
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PROCESS EQUIPMENT
TRAINING INFO: THtORY/CONCtPTS/CALlULATIONS/
TECHNIQUES
REFERENCES/INSTRUCTIONAL
B. Equipment Needed to Perform Minimum Decon-
tamination Measures for Levels A, B, and C
Station 1: a. Various Size Containers
b. Plastic Liners
c. Plastic Drop Cloths
Station 2: a. Containers (20-30 Gallons)
b. Decon Solution
c. Rinse Water
d. 2-3 Long-Handle, Soft Bristle
Scrub Brushes
Station 3: a. Containers (20-30 Gallons)
b. Plastic Liners
c. Bench or Stools
Station 4: a. A1r Tanks or Masks and
Cartridges Depending Upon Level
b. Tape
c. Boot Covers
d. Gloves
Station 5: a. Containers (20-30 Gallons)
b. Plastic Liners
c. Bench or Stools
Station 6: a. Plastic Sheets
b. Basin or Bucket
c. Soap and Towels
d. Bench or Stools
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PROCESS EQUIPMENT
TRAINING INFO: THEORY/CONCtPTS/CALCUlATIONS/ REFERENCES/INSTRUCTIONAL
TECHNIQUES
B. Equipment Needed to Perform Maximum Decon-
tamination Measures for Levels A, B, and C
Station 7: a. Water
b. Soap
c. Tables
d. Wash Basin or Bucket
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