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8.1.1.2 Heavy Equipment <br /> Heavy equipment used in intrusive activities (e.g., backhoe, bulldozer) will be decontaminated prior to <br /> leaving the site using, at a minimum, high-pressure water cleaning. In addition, the following practices <br /> and procedures should be observed: <br /> • When possible, vehicles should be parked in a non-contaminated area of the site to minimize <br /> contamination and,thus, avoid the need to decontaminate. <br /> — If the vehicle is potentially contaminated, appropriate deconning procedures must <br /> be used before leaving the site. Deconning includes flushing visible dirt from the <br /> ties and high-pressure steam cleaning of all heavy equipment. <br /> 8.1.1.3 Disposable PPE <br /> Disposable PPE can include Tyvek suits, inner latex gloves, and respirator cartridges. Observe the <br /> following practices and procedures when decontaminating disposable PPE: <br /> • Dispose of according to the requirements of the client and state and federal agencies. <br /> — Change out respirator cartridges daily and dispose accordingly. <br /> 8.1.1.4 Non-disposable PPE <br /> Non-disposable PPE can include respirators, boots, and gloves. When decontaminating respirators, <br /> observe the following practices and procedures: <br /> • Wipe out respirator with disinfecting pad prior to donning. <br /> — Decontaminate on site at the close of each day with a solution of an approved <br /> sanitizing solution. <br /> When decontaminating boots and gloves, observe the following practices and procedures: <br /> • Decontaminate outside with a solution of detergent and water; rinse with water prior to leaving <br /> the site. <br /> — Protect from exposure by covering with disposable covers such as plastic to <br /> minimize required decontamination activities. <br /> 8-2 <br />