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8.0 Decontamination <br /> 8.1 Decontamination Procedures <br /> Operations conducted at this site have the potential to contaminate field equipment and PPE. Practices <br /> such as the use of dedicated pump systems within groundwater monitoring wells help minimize the <br /> potential for contaminant transfer. It is the responsibility of the SS to ensure that all personnel and <br /> pieces of equipment coming off site are properly decontaminated according to the procedures outlined <br /> herein. Documentation of decontamination must be made within the field documentation that will <br /> become part of the permanent project file. <br /> One of the most important aspects of decontamination is the prevention of the spread of <br /> contamination. Good contamination prevention will minimize employee and public exposure. The <br /> following contamination avoidance procedures should be followed insofar as practical to reduce the <br /> potential spread of contamination: <br /> • Do not walk through areas of obvious or known contamination. <br /> • Do not handle or touch contaminated materials directly. <br /> • Take particular care to protect any skin injuries. <br /> • Stay upwind of airborne contaminants, when possible. <br /> See Section 7.1.1 for the procedures that must be followed to prevent the transfer of contamination to <br /> vehicles, APTIM home administrative offices, and personnel. <br /> 8.1.1 Decontamination Procedures <br /> The Sections below describe decontamination procedures for field equipment, and disposable and non- <br /> disposable PPE. <br /> 8.1.1.1 Field Equipment <br /> Field equipment can include bailers, interface probes, hand tools, drill augers, and miscellaneous <br /> sampling equipment. Observe the following practices and procedures when decontaminating field <br /> equipment: <br /> Decontaminate with a solution of detergent and water; rinse with water prior to leaving the site. <br /> — Protect from exposure by covering with disposable covers such as plastic to <br /> minimize required decontamination activities. <br /> 8-1 <br />