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7.0 - DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES <br /> 7.1 Personnel Decontamination <br /> All personnel must complete appropriate decontamination procedures in a way that is responsive to actual <br /> Site conditions before leaving the Site. The decontamination of personnel and equipment will be <br /> performed within the exclusion and contamination reduction zones. Wash tubs containing an appropriate <br /> decon solution and soft bristle brushes will be used to decontaminate personal protective clothing and <br /> boots. Deionized water will be used for the final rinse. The SSHO will visually inspect all PPE and other <br /> equipment once decontamination procedures are completed. In general,the four types of decontamination <br /> solutions to be considered for PPE include: <br /> • Water for removal of low-molecular weight hydrocarbons,inorganic compounds,salts, some <br /> organic acids,and other polar compounds. <br /> • Dilute acids(vinegar)for removal of basic(caustic)compounds, amines,and hydrazines. <br /> • Dilute bases(soaps and detergents)for removal of acidic compounds,phenols,thiols, and some <br /> nitro and sulfonic compounds. <br /> • Organic solvents for removal of nonpolar compounds(organic). <br /> LEVEL D/LEVEL C <br /> • Establish a segregated equipment drop <br /> • Remove disposable, outer boot covers, if applicable <br /> • Remove chemical resistant,outer gloves, if applicable <br /> • Remove hard hat and goggles, safety glasses, or face shield <br /> • Remove disposable, inner gloves <br /> • Remove full-face air purifying respirator(Level C only) <br /> Each individual will be responsible for inspecting and decontaminating their own respirator in accordance <br /> with the ATC Respiratory Protection Program(Policy No. 27). <br /> At a minimum the hands and face of each employee must be thoroughly washed upon leaving the work <br /> area. Trash receptacles will be provided for all disposable clothing. Commercial laundries or cleaning <br /> establishments that decontaminate clothing or equipment will be informed of the potentially harmful <br /> effects of exposure. <br /> Decontamination Solution: Liquinox or like and water as needed for equipment <br /> STATION#1: Back of sampling truck,or buckets near drilling rig <br /> Equipment Required: Buckets,sponge,spray bottle,clean paper towles <br /> STATION#2: <br /> Equipment Required: <br /> HASP Level III <br /> Rev.—(September 17,2012) <br /> 7-1 <br />