Identification of Decontamination Hazards

Potential decontamination hazards include, but are not limited to, the following  

Incompatibility between decontaminating agents and contaminants Incompatibility between decontaminating agents and clothing or equipment being decontaminated 

Potential effects of inclement weather (i.e., using wet procedures during cold weather can cause both operational and maintenance problems) Potential effects of hazards on worker S H (i.e., vapors from chemical decontamination solutions may be hazardous on inhalation or contact with skin, or may be flammable) 

Generation of airborne contaminants from improper use of equipment (i.e., jet sprayers, vacuum cleaners) [2] 

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