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The HASP should incorporate all of the appropriate contact minimization techniques addressed in

the site-specific decontamination plan.

Once workers reach the decontamination line, they should strictly adhere to proper doffing

procedures. This includes minimizing contact (grabbing, holding, touching, etc.) between

contaminated site workers and decontamination line workers.

10.6. COLLECTION, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

All items (including clothing, equipment, liquids) used in the decontamination procedure that

cannot be completely decontaminated should be considered radioactive, hazardous, or mixed

waste, as appropriate. Clothing and equipment should be collected, treated, stored, and disposed

of based on the type and level of contamination according to applicable Federal, state and local

regulations. Drainage and/or collection systems for contaminated liquids should be established

and approved containers should be used. Wash water should be collected for proper disposal.

Procedures to contain contaminated water or decontamination fluids (i.e., collection of

contaminated runoff, containment of overspray) should be developed and included as part of the

decontamination plan. Waste minimization should be a consideration, secondary only to worker

safety and health protection requirements, when designing the decontamination procedure.

10.7. REFERENCES

1. 29 CFR 1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER).

2. DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 85-115, Occupational Safety and Health Guidance Manual

for Hazardous Waste Site Activities, Chapter 10 and Appendix B, Section I,

NIOSH/OSHA/USCG/EPA, 1985 (Four-Agency Document).

3. DOE Radiological Control Manual, Chapter 3, Part 7, "Construction and Restoration

Projects," June 1992.

4. EPA Publication No. 9285.1-03, Standard Operating Safety Guides, Chapter 9, Office of

Emergency and Remedial Response, USEPA, 1992.

5. EPA 9285.8-01, Health and Safety Plan (HASP) User's Guide, Chapter 9, Office of

Emergency and Remedial Response, USEPA, 1992 (and ERT Health and Safety Plan

Planner, Ver. 3.0C, 1993).

6. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), 42 U.S.C. 6901.

7. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) 15 U.S.C. 2601.

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