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� . V111F Em ronmental Consultants, Inc. Reafth & Sgfet; Plan Page: 7 lil 4.0 DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES Hazardous substances are acutely or chronically toxic or otherwise hazardous to man, animals, and plants. Contamination avoidance is the first and best.method for prevent- ing spread of contamination from a hazardous site. k:very effort is made to prevent direct contact with contaminants. Simple common sense rules of contamination avoid- ance include not sitting down, not leaning against drums or debris, and not butting equipment on the ground. The personnel decontamination station provides a controlled decontamination wid undressing system designed to avoid the transfer of chemical contamination from protective clothing or equipment to the individual. It is established.before any persona- ejiters the contaminated area so that they can immediately and safely cope witli an emergency. ."Pe are beefed on decontamination procedures prior to entering the contamination area. When leaving the area, extreme care is taken to ensure that proper f_ ti.eroa�tnmination is performed on both person and equipment. 4.1 Personnel Decontamination When leaving the contaminated are, Y all personnel will. decontaminate at the h decontamination station. Decontamination will consist of the followinII basic steps moving from the contaminated are to the support area: v Step l Wash and rinse boots in a two stage wash, remove and stack to day. Step 2 Wash, rinse. and remove outer gloves, stack to dry. Step 3 Remove hard hat, wash,.rinse, stack to dry. Step 4 If wearing PVC suit, wash, rinse, hang to dry. Step 5 Remove Tyveck or Saranex suit, discard in waste, container. Step 6 Remove respirator, wash, rinse, stack to dry in on. break. Step 7 Proceed to decontamination trailer to wash hands, face, and neck if on.break or shower at the end of the shift. {° Step S At end of shift, wash respirator thoroughly in wash solution, L= germicidal rinse, clean rinse, and bang to dry.