Decontamination Procedures - Minimum Measures for Level B Decontamination
Deposit equipment used on site (such as tools, sampling devices and containers, monitoring instruments, radios, clipboards) 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.
Station 2: Outer Garment, Boots, and Gloves Wash and Rinse
Scrub outer boots, outer gloves and chemical-resistant splash suit with decon solution or detergent and water. Rinse off using copious amounts of water.
Station 3: Outer Boot and Glove Removal
Remove outer boots and gloves. Deposit in container with plastic liner.
Station 4: Tank Change
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, joints taped, and worker returns to duty.
Station 5: Boots, Gloves and Outer Garment Removal
Boots,chemical-resistant suit, inner gloves removed and deposited in separate containers lined with plastic.
Station 6: SCBA Removal
SCBA backpack and facepiece is removed Avoid touching face with finger. SCBA deposited on plastic sheets.
Station 7: Field Wash
Hands and face are thoroughly washed. Shower as soon as possible.
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