Training decontamination

Large burial sites have not been thoroughly characterized, and their exact contents remain unknown. These sites may contain chemical ordnance of mixed types, fills, and condition, and miscellaneous debris including, in some cases, vehicles and other debris that were used at the sites for decontamination training. The chemical ordnance may be extremely deteriorated, especially in cases where the CWM was burned prior to burial.2... 

CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDTF Chemical Decontamination Training Facility CF complement fixation... 

The WHO/FAO (1978) has issued practical advice in a Data Sheet on Pesticides, No. 36 (Chlordane), dealing with labeling, safe-handling, transport, storage, disposal, decontamination, training and medical supervision of workers, first aid, and medical treatment. 

The third major variety were the sets containing bulk mustard. These sets were used in decontamination training. Soldiers were trained how to put on protective clothing and decontaminate an area or equipment that had been contaminated with mustard. This set contained 24 glass bottles, each containing 3.5 ounces of mustard, for a total of 84 ounces (2.48 liters) per set. 

Figure 1. Chemical Agent Identification Sets (CAIS). The upper left depicts the bulk mustard set which was used for decontamination training. The upper right hand comer shows the Pyrex tubes which were used outside to train soldiers how to recognize agent clouds. The "sniff sets" are shown in the lower left comer. These sets were used to train soldiers how to recognize the smell of chemical agents.

Rescuers should ensure complete and effective decontamination of themselves by trained Haz Mat personnel as soon as possible after exposure. They should not delay seeking vital medical care if immediate decontamination is not possible. 

After the victim has been transported to the hospital the ambulance vehicle must be decontaminated by trained personnel. 

The order used to clean these areas may be intuitive, but for clarity s sake we should keep in mind the following principle. Cleanup should be performed in the cleanest areas first. For the five-stage decontamination area mentioned, cleaning should start in the clean room. In fact, cleaning should start in the cleanest area of the clean room, and then address each area in order of cleanliness. The last area to be cleaned will be the dirty room. If workers will be performing cleanup activities, they should be properly trained and qualified. If an outside service is utilized, those workers should also be trained and qualified [4]. 

The contractor s site control elements at Site B were not comprehensive however, the contractor s SSAHP did address site entry and training requirements and mandated that all personnel, including subcontractors and visitors entering the exclusion zone or decontamination zone, meet HAZWOPER training requirements. 

Fig. 3 Treatment train including membrane filtration for microbial decontamination...

Gather important information the agent used was it aerosol, liquid, gas, powder or vapor location method of delivery do you have the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) to deal with the hazard, or have you called for assistance by a specialized team are you sure that anyone who enters a contaminated area has the proper PPE and is trained in its use be sure to establish control — keep all victims, non-victims and bystanders at the crime scene (if there is any suspicion of an attack) until it is determined who among them may be a terrorist or a witness perform decontamination, triage if necessary, isolation, quarantine, search and locate evidence, maintain chain of control, and collect samples. 

There is a strong need to train of new professionals in commercial or governmental initiatives, and teach them mastery the scientific background of biological decontamination and specific features of in-field applications. As the most relevant pollution problems are localised in the less developed countries, training per se may not suffice. 

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