Decontamination Equipment - Required Equipment for Maximum Decontamination

For maximum decontamination for Levels A, B, and C, OSHA requires the following stations and corresponding equipment:

Station 1

• Various Size Containers
• Plastic Liners
• Plastic Drop Cloths

Station 2

• Containers (20-30 gallons)
• Decontamination solution or detergent water
• 2-3 long-handled, soft-bristle scrub brushes

Station 3

• Containers (20-30 Gallons) OR a High-Pressure Spray Unit
• Water
• 2-3 long-handled, soft-bristle scrub brushes

Station 4

• Containers (20-30 Gallons)
• Plastic liners

Station 5

• Containers (20-30 Gallons)
• Plastic liners

Station 6

• Containers (20-30 Gallons)
• Plastic liners

Station 7

• Containers (20-30 Gallons)
• Decontamination solution
• 2-3 long-handled, soft-bristle scrub brushes

Station 8

• Containers (20-30 Gallons) OR a High-Pressure Spray Unit
• Water
• 2-3 long-handled, soft-bristle scrub brushes

Station 9

• Air Tanks or Face Masks and Cartridge Depending on Level
• Tape
• Boot covers
• Gloves

Station 10

• Containers (20-30 Gallons) OR a High-Pressure Spray Unit
• Plastic liners
• Bench or stools
• Boot jack

Station 11

• Rack
• Drop cloths
• Bench or stools

Station 12

• Table

Station 13

• Basin or bucket
• Decontamination solution
• Small table

Station 14

• Water
• Decontamination solution
• Small table

Station 15

• Containers (20-30 Gallons)
• Plastic liners

Station 16

• Containers (20-30 Gallons)
• Plastic liners

Station 17

• Containers (20-30 Gallons)
• Plastic liners

Station 18

• Water
• Soap
• Small table
• Basin or bucket
• Field showers
• Towels

Station 19

• Dressing trailer during inclement weather
• Tables
• Chairs
• Lockers
• Cloths

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