Minimum Measures for Level C Decontamination

DOE-EM-STD-5503-94

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

Station 1:

Equipment Drop

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

Segregation at the drop reduces the probability of cross contamination.

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

area.

Station 2:

Outer Garment, Boots,

Scrub outer boots, outer gloves, and splash suit with decon solution or

detergent water. Rinse off using copious amounts of water.

and Gloves Wash and

Rinse

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

Station 3:

Outer Boot and Glove

Removal

If worker leaves exclusive zone to change canister (or mask), this is the last

Station 4:

Canister or Mask

step in the decontamination procedure. Worker's canister is exchanged, new

Change

outer gloves and boot covers are donned, joints are taped, and worker returns

to duty.

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

Station 5:

Boot, Gloves and

deposited in separate containers lined with plastic.

Outer Garment

Removal

Facepiece is removed. Avoid touching face with fingers. Facepiece is

Station 6:

Face Piece Removal

deposited on plastic sheet.

Station 7:

Field Wash

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

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