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9.2 DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES i >J In order to assure that contamination is controlled and not spread from the site, decontamination procedures will be employed for both equipment and personnel. All decontamination activity will be monitored to assure compliance with the procedures described below. -J Decontamination of personnel and equipment will be required following the monitoring activities . Decontamination procedures will be developed for both equipment and personnel. A distinction will be made between personnel equipment and monitoring equipment for purposes of decontamination. 9.2.1 STANDARD DECONTAMINATION All field personnel exiting from the site must pass through a personnel contamination I reduction corridor (CRC) . At a minimum, all personnel exiting the site will remove all protective J clothing and wash their face and hands before entering lunch and break areas to eat, drink or smoke. All personnel will perform a field wash (as defined below) before leaving the site. All coveralls, gloves, and other protective wear will be containerized in 55-gallon drums . Decontamination of J equipment will be performed with a triple rinse of Liquinox water, rinse water, and deionized water. A temporary CRC will be established by spreading a waterproof ground sheet and using several tubs for personnel decontamination. The area will be established by the SSO in discussion with the HSC and BEE Project Manager. ! On-site showering will not be required as part of the routine decontamination procedure. - However, a shower will be taken at the end of the working day after returning from the site to ,i complete the decontamination process before the next meal or retiring for the day. Disposal equipment, including respirator cartridges, must be placed in heavy plastic bags or directly into 55-gallon drums for off-site disposal in an approved manner. Used decontamination solutions will also be stored in 55-gallon drums . 9.2.2 EMERGENCY DECONTAMINATION -I In the event that a seriously injured person is suspected of being contaminated, the SSO or other site worker will wrap the injured individual in clean plastic sheeting to prevent contamination of the ambulance. Less severely injured individuals will have their protective clothing carefully cut - off before transport to the hospital. 9.2.3 COVERALLS If coveralls are sent off-site for cleaning, the cleaner establishment will be notified of any hazards prior to receiving the coveralls. 9.3 WATER AVAILABILITY 1 � Potab e water will be available on-site. In addition there are readily accessible toilet I y 1 facilities on-site for personnel use. I I 9