Ohio Hazmat & WMD Technician

1. OhioHazmat & WMD Technician Module 1 Unit 7 Decontamination Procedures

2. Learning Objectives At the end of this training each student will demonstrate the set up of the warm zone and knowledge of proper decontamination techniques.

3. Student Performance Objectives • List the 5 separate types of decontamination • Perform emergency decontamination of a victim • Set up a mass decon corridor • Set up a technical decontamination area • Must be able to successfully competency evaluations 040, 041 and 042

4. Decontamination Procedures • Emergency Decon • Hydrant caps

5. Decontamination Procedures (cont.) • Mass Casualty Decon • Hoseline • Engine or Ladder corridors • Tents and trailers

6. Decontamination Procedures (cont.) • Hospital Decon

7. Technical Decon • Purpose of decon • Contamination Prevention • Minimize contact • Remote procedures • Protective covers • Disposable clothing • Limit contact • Cover contaminants

8. Decontamination Planning • Types of contamination • Surface • Permeated • Factors affecting Contamination • Contact time • Concentration • Temperature • Physical state

9. Decontamination Planning (cont.) • Methods of Decontamination • Type of contaminant • Amount • PPE • Type of contamination • Characteristics of the surface

10. Decontamination Planning (cont.) • Physical removal Techniques • Brushing • Scraping • Vacuuming • Washing and rinsing • Heat or steam cleaning

11. Decontamination Planning (cont.) • Chemical removal techniques • Dissolving • Surfactants • Neutralization • Oxidation • Solidification • Disinfection/sterilization

12. Decontamination Planning (cont.) • Implementation • Location • PPE • Procedures • Equipment decon • Decon solutions • Processes • Wet • Dry

13. Decontamination Planning (cont.) • Decon effectiveness • Visual • Monitor devices • Ultraviolet light • Wipe sampling • Chemical analysis

14. Equipment Decon

15. Exercise Time Allotted: 240 minutes Equipment needed: Various types of non-bulk containers 55 gallon drums Chlorine cylinder Various types of bulk containers 1 ton cylinder 307/407 312/412 Railcar* Overpack drums Chlorine kits A, B, and C Transfer pumps Plugging kit Supplies needed: Bonding and grounded equipment Patches and plugs Full Decon Set-up Decon checklist Level B Suit ensembles Level B dressout checklist Methodology: The instructor will give you the scenario and you will have to work through solutions based on the information that you have learned.

16. Unit 7 Quiz

17. Decon set-up procedures Decon Checklist Name of decon tech________________________________________ Names of personnel assigned for decon per the I.C. ______________________ ____________________ _____________________ ______________________ ____________________ _____________________ 1-5 gal bucket w/soap 3 trashcans w/liners rolled plastic 2 Decon Decks w/bladders (pools) 2 scrub brushes 2 hoses w/wands Manifold Lights(optional) Tarp (optional) duct tape (optional ___ Confirm type and extent of decon with Hazmat Branch Officer ___ Confirm Selected Decon area (upwind, uphill, flat surface) ___ Light area if at night ___ Place canvas tarps down if on rough ground (gravel) ___ Lay out plastic minimum size 20’ x 50’ ___ Roll up sides and tape (optional) ___ Lay 1 1/2 hose from an engine attach decon manifold and 2 garden hoses ___ Place zoning tape around perimeter and mark entrance and exit ___ Place Decon Decks in position and attach bladders ___ Place 5 gal bucket with soapy water and brushes for washing ___ Review Decon procedures with I.C. ___ Confirm dress out level for decon personnel ___ Assign tenders and dress decon personnel as per dress-out procedures

18. Standard Decon Diagram HOT ZONE Entry 5 gal bucket w/soap and water Lined trashcan for tooldrop Bladder Manifold 1-½ from engine Decon deck 1” garden hose w wand Lined trash can pylons Banner tape Exit

19. Questions?