Transcript rcra3.ppt
Decontamination
Contamination may occur in many ways:
air concentrations
splashes
liquid puddles, contaminated soil
using contaminated instruments
Protective clothing, work practices, Decon
Decon Plan
number, placement, equipment, SOPs
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Decontamination
The plan should be based on a worst case
scenario and the following factors
type of contaminant
amount of contamination
type and level of PPE
work function
location of contamination
“real” possibilities
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Decontamination
Basic Layout
Contamination reduction zone
Exclusion zone
marked entry and exits
distinct progressive decon areas
Basic Plan
Physical removal of contaminants
Chemical removal of contaminants
Decontamination of Equipment
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Decontamination
Protection of Decon Personnel
PPE level depends on level of contamination
one level lower rule (be careful)
Medical Treatment
Decon delayed until the victim is stable
Unless it does not interfere in life saving.
Don’t expose the care giver
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Drum Handling
Visually inspect for:
leaks
symbols, words, other markings
indication it is lab pack, contains conatiners
deterioration
pressurization
head configuration (be careful)
drum material (be careful)
other indicators
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Drum Handling
Handling is required to
respond to problems (leaks)
organize drums for staging or shipment
Handling Hints
proper lifting techniques
load capacity
use PPE
prepare overpacks for use if needed
plan the move
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Drum Handling
Over Pressure Drums
avoid opening near unnecessary personnel
use lab packs
Deteriorated Drums
if rupture possible, transfer liquids
If leaking or open use lab-pack
Drum Opening
designated area if possible
use nonsparking tools when available
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Drum Handling
Drum Opening (continued)
use remote devices if possible
conduct air monitoring
open exotic metals or synthetics thru bung
Drum Sampling
Samplers are often different than openers
Never stand on drums to sample others
Collect samples with glass rod or vacuum
NEVER mouth siphon
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Drum Handling
Drum Characterization
Collect samples through entire depth of drum
Use characterization to segregate
Describe physical appearance of material
Mix small samples of drums to be bulked for
compatibility tests looking for precipitation,
phase changes, temperature changes.
Whenever possible do analysis on site using
GC or HazCat Kit