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CM0 Personal Protective Equipment Management Program 2.15 3.8.1 Site-Specific Decontamination Plans The Project Manager(or another authorized individual) is responsible for formulating the site-specific PPE decontamination plan as an integral part of the Health and Safety Plan (HASP). The SHSO/SS' responsibilities include ensuring the plan's implementation and adapting it as site conditions evolve. Refer to Roux's Site Control and Decontamination Management program for additional requirements. The decontamination plan, often created in conjunction with PPE selection, must be established prior to workers entering potentially contaminated areas. The plan should address the following key aspects: • Decontamination Hazard Evaluation and Risk Assessment: Assessing risks associated with decontamination processes. • PPE for Decontamination Line Assistants: Specifying appropriate PPE for personnel involved in decontamination. • Roles and Responsibilities During Decontamination: Defining tasks and duties during the decontamination process. • Layout and Quantity of Decontamination Stations: Determining the number and arrangement of decontamination stations, along with the designated PPE decontamination procedures at each station. • Decontamination Equipment: Identifying the necessary equipment for effective decontamination. • Decontamination Methods: Describing the methods and protocols for decontaminating personnel and equipment. • Preventing Contamination of Clean Areas: Outlining procedures to prevent contamination of uncontaminated zones. • Minimizing Contact with Contaminants During CPC Removal: Providing guidelines to reduce wearer exposure during the removal of Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC). • Disposal Procedures for Inadequately Decontaminated Clothing and Equipment: Ensuring proper disposal practices for items that have not been adequately decontaminated. The initial decontamination plan, which is developed in conjunction with the initial site hazard assessment, should be based on worst-case assumptions about the extent and type of contamination. 3.8.2 Emergency Decontamination of PPE The designated SHSO/SS (or another authorized individual) assumes responsibility for addressing emergency decontamination within the site-specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP). Emergency decontamination may become necessary due to events such as fires, explosions, sudden violent storms, or medical emergencies. The emergency decontamination plan must clearly delineate emergency egress routes, as well as procedures for both decontamination and egress. Some key points to consider regarding emergency decontamination. • Immediate Notification: The SHSO/SS (or their designated counterpart) must be promptly informed of any circumstances requiring emergency decontamination. Additionally, they are accountable for tracking all personnel during the process. • Urgent Medical Treatment: If urgent medical attention is necessary, decontamination of PPE may be delayed until the victim's condition stabilizes. • Balancing Priorities: When feasible, decontamination should occur without hindering essential first aid. However, if a worker is exposed to an extremely toxic or corrosive substance, immediate decontamination is crucial to prevent severe injury or fatality. 03/2025 Corporate Health and Safety Management Program I ROUX 114