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Equipment Decontamination Standard Operating Procedure <br /> SWE-FSOP-801;Revision 1 Ahtna Southwest Environmental Operations <br /> Quality Control Lead (QC Lead).The QC Lead ensures work inspections are performed using the 3-Phases <br /> of Quality Control method described in the project work plans. The QC Lead notifies the PL of quality <br /> deficiencies and actions to correct those. The PL approves those actions or notifies the SWE Field QC <br /> Manager for their approval if the circumstance warrants involvement. <br /> 1.4 Definitions <br /> Exclusion Zone. Location at a site delineated by the presence of contamination or where contamination <br /> is suspected. The outer boundary of the Exclusion Zone is identified as the "Hotline," and is commonly <br /> marked with placards, hazard tape, or signs. <br /> Field Logbook(FLB)—A portable, bound, weatherproof notebook with consecutively numbered pages. <br /> Contamination Reduction Zone. A location outside the Hotline designated for decontamination of <br /> equipment and personnel that serves as the transition between contaminated and clean areas. <br /> PFAS-free water—Water purchased as certified PFAS-free or water taken from a municipal water system <br /> or waterwater supply well that approved for use. Typically, the water is sampled for PFAS tests and <br /> demonstrated to be PFAS free or concentrations that are low enough for the Data Quality Objectives <br /> defined for the project (i.e., PFAS may be present but at acceptable concentrations. <br /> Support Zone. A location outside of the Contamination Reduction Zone that is not expected to be <br /> contaminated and is upwind of suspected contaminants. The Support Zone commonly contains <br /> administrative and support personnel,field offices,facilities, etc. <br /> Investigation Derived Waste (IDW). Waste that may be classified as hazardous or non-hazardous and is <br /> generated during site-related work. <br /> Personal Protective Equipment(PPE). Personal health and safety equipment used to protect an individual <br /> from contaminant exposure and physical injury. <br /> 2.0 Relevant Documents <br /> Field SOPS <br /> • SWE-FSOP-001, Field Documentation <br /> • SWE-FSOP-802, Investigation Derived Waste Management <br /> Field Forms <br /> • SWE-FSOP-004, Daily PFAS Sampling Checklist [PFAS Projects] <br /> 3.0 Equipment List <br /> • Bound FLB with consecutive page numbers and waterproof, indelible pens/markers <br /> [PFAS Project]: Use field logbook made of standard/loose plain paper(non-weatherproof), <br /> held together by an aluminum or Masonite field clipboard.Alternatively, a spiral-bound <br /> notebook with non-weatherproof paper and/or cover can be used. <br /> • Gloves (select type based on activity and hazard) <br /> Page 5 of 10 <br />