Minimum Measures for Level B Decontamination

DOE-EM-STD-5503-94

Station 1:

Equipment Drop

Deposit equipment used on-site (tools, sampling devices and containers,

monitoring instruments, radios, clipboards, etc.) on plastic drop cloths.

Segregation at the drop reduces the probability of cross contamination.

During hot weather operations, cool-down station may be set up within this

area.

Station 2:

Outer Garment, Boots,

Scrub outer boots, outer gloves, and chemical-resistant splash suit with decon

and Gloves Wash and

solution or detergent water. Rinse off using copious amounts of water.

Rinse

Station 3:

Outer Boot and Glove

Remove outer boots and gloves. Deposit in container with plastic liner.

Removal

Station 4:

Tank Change

If worker leaves exclusion zone to change air tank, this is the last step in the

decontamination procedure. Worker's air tank is exchanged, new outer gloves

and boot covers are donned, joints are taped, and worker returns to duty.

Station 5:

Boot, Gloves, and

Boots, chemical-resistant splash suit, and inner gloves are removed and

Outer Garment

deposited in separate containers lined with plastic.

Removal

Station 6:

SCBA Removal

SCBA backpack and facepiece are removed. Avoid touching face with finger.

SCBA is deposited on plastic sheets.

Station 7:

Field Wash

Hands and face are thoroughly washed. Shower as soon as possible.

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