Decontamination Procedures - Maximum Decontamination Layout, Level A (Stations 1-6)

What are workers supposed to do in each of these stations? OSHA provides a chart of Maximum Measures for Level A Decontamination. Here are the instructions for Stations 1-6, which are within the Exclusion Zone.

Station 1: Segregated Equipment Drop

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.

Station 2: Boot Cover & Glove Wash

Scrub outer boot covers and gloves with decon solution or detergent/water.

Station 3: Boot Cover & Glove Rinse

Rinse off decon solution from station 2 using copious amounts of water.

Station 4: Tape Removal

Remove tape around boots and gloves and deposit in container with plastic liner.

Station 5: Boot Cover Removal

Remove boot covers and deposit in container with plastic liner.

Station 6: Outer Glove Removal

Remove outer gloves and deposit in container with plastic liner.

After Station 6, workers cross the Hotline and enter the Contamination Reduction Zone (CRZ).

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