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. . WWF Environmental 64ultants, Inc. � <br /> Health & S fety Plan <br /> .Page: 7 <br /> 4.0 DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES <br /> Hazardous substances are acutely or chronically toxic or otherwise hazardous to man, <br /> 47 animals, and plants. Contamination avoidance is the first and best method for prevent- <br /> ing spread of contamination from a hazardous site. Every effort is made to prevent <br /> direct contact with contaminants. Simple common sense rules of contamination avoid- <br /> ance include not sitting down, not leaning against drums or debris, and not putting <br /> �w <br /> equipment on the ground. <br /> The personnel decontamination station provides a controlled decontamination and <br /> undressing system designed to avoid the transfer of chemical contamination. from <br /> -protective clothing or equipment to the individual. it is established before any personnel <br /> ' enters the contaminated area so that they can immediately and safely cope with an <br /> emergency. Personnel are briefed on decontamination procedures prior to entering the <br /> contamination area. When leaving the area, extreme care is taken to ensure_that proper , <br /> decontamination is performed on both person and equipment. <br /> 4.1 Personnel Decontamination <br /> When leaving the contaminated are, all personnel will decontaminate at the <br /> decontamination station. Decontamination will consist of the following basic ; <br /> steps moving from the contaminated are to the support area: <br /> Step 1 Wash and rinse boots in a two stage wash, remove and stack to <br /> dry. <br /> L Step 2 Wash, rinse, and remove outer gloves, stack to dry. <br /> Step 3 Remove hard hat, wash, rinse, stack to dry. <br /> L Step 4 If wearing PVC suit, wash, rinse, hang to dry. <br /> Step 5 Remove Iryeck or Sarex suit <br /> , discard in waste container. <br /> Step 6 Remove respirator, wash, rinse, stack to dry in on break. <br /> Step 7 Proceed to decontamination trailer to wash hands, face, and neck <br /> if on break or shower at the end of the shift. <br /> Step 8 At end of shift, wash respirator thoroughly in wash solution, <br /> L germicidal rinse, clean rinse, and hang to dry. <br />..�Y i. � w.nww��ii., ii nn •. za�n -.__yaa.�si...r_vw.._ .. .__.- — - _._ _._� �__ � <br />