Decontamination Procedures - Maximum Decontamination Layout, Level A (Stations 11-17)

In stations 11-17, workers complete the remaining tasks within the CRZ.

Station 11: Fully Encapsulating Suit with Hard Hat Removal

Fully encapsulated suit is removed with assistance of a helper and laid out on a dropcloth or hung up. Hard hat is removed. Hot weather rest station maybe set up within this area for personnel returning to site.

Station 12: SCBA Backpack Removal

While still wearing facepiece, remove backpack and place on table. Disconnect hose from regulator valve and proceed to next station.

Station 13: Inner Glove Wash

Wash with decon solution that will not harm the skin. Repeat as often as necessary.

Station 14: Inner Glove Rinse

Rinse with water. Repeat as many times as necessary.

Station 15: Face Piece Removal

Remove face piece. Deposit in container with plastic liner. Avoid touching face with fingers. Remove inner gloves and deposit in container with liner.

Station 16: Inner Glove Removal

Remove inner gloves and deposit in container with liner.

Station 17: Inner Clothing Removal

Remove clothing and place in lined container. Do not wear inner clothing off-site. There is a chance that it will still contain contaminants, which you could then transfer to other materials outside of the worksite.

Workers then cross the Contamination Control Line and enter the Support Zone for the final two stations.

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