This presentation discusses the patient and equipment decontamination of responder and bystanders at a Hazmat incident. Includes definitions, required equipment, setting up a Decontamination operation, Types of decontamination including, dry, wet, fast break, decision making, and problems with certain types of hazmats. Meets OSHA, NFPA, & EPA training requirements. Presentation is over 100 slides in length.

1. PREVIEW OF
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
TECHNICIAN
DECONTAMINATION
AKA
Getting the dirty clean
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2. OBJECTIVES
Define Contamination & Decontamination
Identify different contaminants & Routes
of contamination
Understand the concepts of exposure &
contamination
Identify the physical & chemical methods
of decontamination

3. OBJECTIVES
Given a simulated hazardous materials
scenario, as a team, demonstrate the
ability to set up a contamination
reduction corridor & perform
decontamination

4. CONTAMINATION
PREVENTION
Minimize contact with product
Protective covers
Disposable clothing & equipment
Limiting contact
Covering contaminants
Remote procedures

5. DECON REGULATIONS
OSHA 1910.120 (q)(3)(ix)
“After emergency operations have
terminated, the individual in charge of the
ICS shall implement appropriate
decontamination procedures”
OSHA 1910.120 (q)(6)(iii)(H)
The technician shall “understand & implement
decontamination procedures”

6. TYPES OF
DECONTAMINATION
Emergency decontamination
Used when contaminated
person can not wait for
normal decon procedures
Examples
Medical emergencies
Progressive injuries (acid)
Should not be normally used

7. TYPES OF
DECONTAMINATION
Technical Decontamination
Planned & systematic decon of
people & equipment
Should be used when ever possible

8. METHODS OF
DECONTAMINATION
Dilution/washing
Most commonly used
method of decontamination
Simple use water (maybe
with soap) to dilute &
wash off contaminant
Add a little scrubbing & most
contaminants will wash off
Example
Washing hands

9. ONE STAGE AT A TIME
Decon area should be divided into stages
Number determined by contaminate &
resources available
Entry at hot zone with exit in cold zone
Design should be systematic with care
taken not to contaminate stages
further out

10. BASE COVER
Large tarp (disposable)
to conduct decon
Provides layout for
decon stations &
equipment
placement
Provides minimal
containment

11. STABILIZATION DEVICES
Used to support personal in PPE removal
& in & out of containment pools

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