National Urban Search & Rescue Response System National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Enhanced Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment Version 4 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Enhanced Operations In The Contaminated Environment October 2012
Module 4: Standardized Decontamination Procedures. Terminal Objective. At the end of this module the student will be able to describe the entire US&R decontamination process including the need for, types of, and the equipment required to perform decontamination. Enabling Objectives. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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National Urban Search & Rescue Response SystemNational Urban Search & Rescue Response SystemEnhancedEnhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
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National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Enhanced Operations
In The Contaminated Environment October 2012
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At the end of this module the student will be able At the end of this module the student will be able to describe the entire US&R decontamination to describe the entire US&R decontamination process including the need for, types of, and the process including the need for, types of, and the equipment required to perform decontamination. equipment required to perform decontamination.
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Terminal ObjectiveTerminal Objective
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4-1 Students will define decontamination4-1 Students will define decontamination
4-2 Students will identify the need for 4-2 Students will identify the need for decontaminationdecontamination
4-3 Students will discuss the various types 4-3 Students will discuss the various types of decontaminationof decontamination
4-4 Student will Identify US&R 4-4 Student will Identify US&R decontamination equipment decontamination equipment
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Enabling ObjectivesEnabling Objectives
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4-5 Students will describe staffing for the 4-5 Students will describe staffing for the decontamination systemdecontamination system
4-6 Students will describe the decontamination 4-6 Students will describe the decontamination processprocess
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OverviewOverview
Decontamination theoryDecontamination theory Standard plan Standard plan Provide protection to all Provide protection to all Hazmat Specialist coordinates DECON Hazmat Specialist coordinates DECON Emergency DECON is four stepsEmergency DECON is four steps DECON layoutDECON layout
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Time consumingTime consuming Personnel and equipment intensivePersonnel and equipment intensive For US&R personnel and rescued victims For US&R personnel and rescued victims
or as directedor as directed Evidence preservationEvidence preservation Decon equipment provided to TFs is Decon equipment provided to TFs is
based on mission requirementbased on mission requirement
Mod 4-7
Decontamination Theory Overview Decontamination Theory Overview
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A chemical and/or physical process to A chemical and/or physical process to remove and prevent the spread of a remove and prevent the spread of a contaminant.contaminant.
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Working Definition of Working Definition of DecontaminationDecontamination
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Prompt, safe, and effective Prompt, safe, and effective decontamination protects against and reduces decontamination protects against and reduces
effects of exposure.effects of exposure.
Believe it or not, you have a role in thisBelieve it or not, you have a role in this..
Mod 4-9
DecontaminationDecontamination
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Obvious contamination with known Obvious contamination with known hazardous substancehazardous substance
Suspected contamination with a hazardous Suspected contamination with a hazardous substancesubstance
Any likelihood of exposure to a hazardous Any likelihood of exposure to a hazardous substancesubstance
Prevent spread of contaminantPrevent spread of contaminant Environmental protectionEnvironmental protection
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TF members and canines who are ill, TF members and canines who are ill, symptomatic, or have compromised PPEsymptomatic, or have compromised PPE
Rescued survivorsRescued survivors TF Members with intact PPE and canines TF Members with intact PPE and canines
who are asymptomatic who are asymptomatic
Mod 4-11
Perform DECON by PriorityPerform DECON by Priority
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Hazmat Specialists supervise decontamination process Hazmat Specialists supervise decontamination process Primarily to protect Task ForcePrimarily to protect Task Force Decontamination is always confirmed with monitoring Decontamination is always confirmed with monitoring
Everyone goes through some level of Everyone goes through some level of decontaminationdecontamination
This provides protection against contamination This provides protection against contamination spread to EMS, hospitals, etc.spread to EMS, hospitals, etc.
Mod 4-12
Decontamination ProcessDecontamination Process
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Canopies/TentsCanopies/Tents Air space heaterAir space heater Water HeaterWater Heater GeneratorsGenerators Tube lightingTube lighting Work lightsWork lights
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Tents with SidewallsTents with Sidewalls Space heaterSpace heater Hot water heaterHot water heater Zippers for entrance and exitZippers for entrance and exit May need a May need a ““Event TentEvent Tent”” if weather is severe to if weather is severe to
cover the entire corridor cover the entire corridor IST or Local Jurisdiction HelpIST or Local Jurisdiction Help
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DECON supervised by Hazmat Specialist DECON supervised by Hazmat Specialist DECON positions filled by any available DECON positions filled by any available
personnelpersonnel All Task Force members receive basic All Task Force members receive basic
DECON trainingDECON training Medical Specialist conducts TriageMedical Specialist conducts Triage
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Responsible for final walkthrough of corridor Responsible for final walkthrough of corridor Ensures supplies are present Ensures supplies are present Addresses runoff containment Addresses runoff containment Ensures safe, efficient and effective operationsEnsures safe, efficient and effective operations
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Responsible for medical assessment and Responsible for medical assessment and treatmenttreatment
Liaison with DECON supervisor Liaison with DECON supervisor Positioned to observe all persons leaving Positioned to observe all persons leaving
exclusion zoneexclusion zone
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Medical DECON LiaisonMedical DECON Liaison
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Don selected level of PPE/CPCDon selected level of PPE/CPC Operate in PPE/CPCOperate in PPE/CPC Establish operating time logEstablish operating time log Setup and operate DECON lineSetup and operate DECON line Conduct triage Conduct triage Communicate while in PPECommunicate while in PPE
Mod 4-27
When assigned to DECONWhen assigned to DECON
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Situated upwind from the exclusion zoneSituated upwind from the exclusion zone Locate uphill, drain toward exclusion zoneLocate uphill, drain toward exclusion zone
or to sideor to side Large enough to keep clean from contaminationLarge enough to keep clean from contamination Place heaters upwind and uphill to help avoid Place heaters upwind and uphill to help avoid
contaminationcontamination Plastic bags on hand to collect personal itemsPlastic bags on hand to collect personal items
Mod 4-28
Standardized TF DECON Site Standardized TF DECON Site LayoutLayout
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Rinse, head to foot-Gross WashRinse, head to foot-Gross Wash Scrub suit with brush, head to foot-wash/RinseScrub suit with brush, head to foot-wash/Rinse Attend to heavily contaminated areas (hands, feet, Attend to heavily contaminated areas (hands, feet,
front of suit)front of suit) Rinse again, head to footRinse again, head to foot Assist member in removing CPCAssist member in removing CPC
(Do not reach inside, roll CPC down from outside)(Do not reach inside, roll CPC down from outside)
Mod 4-30
Decontamination process for Decontamination process for PPE/CPCPPE/CPC
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Step One – Gross DECON (Shower)Step One – Gross DECON (Shower) Step Two - Wash and RinseStep Two - Wash and Rinse
Modular pre-plumbed 3 lane showerModular pre-plumbed 3 lane shower Step Three- Remove Outer ProtectionStep Three- Remove Outer Protection
Respiratory protection removed lastRespiratory protection removed last Meter to determine DECON efficiencyMeter to determine DECON efficiency Medical MonitoringMedical Monitoring
Step Four – Personal Hygiene ShowerStep Four – Personal Hygiene Shower
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US&R Standard DECON ProcessUS&R Standard DECON Process
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Rinse thoroughly in showerRinse thoroughly in shower
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Step 1. Gross DeconStep 1. Gross Decon
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Scrub clean (helpers on Scrub clean (helpers on hand)hand)
Person spread arms Person spread arms and legs, rotate for and legs, rotate for cleaningcleaning
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Step 2. DECON Wash and RinseStep 2. DECON Wash and Rinse
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Wash from top down Wash from top down Assistants must Assistants must
DECON themselves DECON themselves before they leave before they leave corridorcorridor
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Step 2. DECON Wash and Rinse (cont)Step 2. DECON Wash and Rinse (cont)
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Remove CPC; not respiratory protectionRemove CPC; not respiratory protection Place CPC in container for disposalPlace CPC in container for disposal Prevent cross contaminationPrevent cross contamination
Turn CPC inside out as it is removedTurn CPC inside out as it is removed Peel CPC off rescuer without touching Peel CPC off rescuer without touching
inside of CPCinside of CPC Remove respiratory protection after leaving Remove respiratory protection after leaving
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May be on or off siteMay be on or off site Personnel must be clean Personnel must be clean
before evacuationbefore evacuation Personal hygiene can Personal hygiene can
range from hand washing range from hand washing to showeringto showering
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Step 4. Personal HygieneStep 4. Personal Hygiene
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Personnel exiting DECON checked with Personnel exiting DECON checked with monitoring instruments by Hazmat Specialistsmonitoring instruments by Hazmat Specialists
If contaminants still present after removing CPC, If contaminants still present after removing CPC, or working in known contaminants, then or working in known contaminants, then personal hygiene is high priority personal hygiene is high priority
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Post DECON MonitoringPost DECON Monitoring
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Medical EvaluationMedical Evaluation Rehabilitation and replacement clothingRehabilitation and replacement clothing Reports and exposure logsReports and exposure logs Hazmat trackingHazmat tracking
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Post DECON ConsiderationsPost DECON Considerations
Documentation is CriticalDocumentation is Critical
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BermsBerms Sump PumpsSump Pumps Water BladdersWater Bladders Plastic SheetingPlastic Sheeting
The EPA position on runoff states that you The EPA position on runoff states that you can avoid capturing waste water in an can avoid capturing waste water in an
emergent life safety situation.emergent life safety situation.
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Water Run Off ConsiderationsWater Run Off Considerations
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Collected water should be removed by an Collected water should be removed by an appropriate agency(s) or contractorappropriate agency(s) or contractor
Ask for established policy as per Ask for established policy as per DECON PlanDECON Plan ISTIST EPAEPA
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DECON Water DisposalDECON Water Disposal
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Decontamination theoryDecontamination theory Standard plan Standard plan Provide protection to all Provide protection to all Hazmat Specialist coordinates DECON Hazmat Specialist coordinates DECON Emergency DECON is four stepsEmergency DECON is four steps DECON layoutDECON layout
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SummarySummary
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Review and ExaminationReview and Examination
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Module 4 Activity: Module 4 Activity: Setup and Operate the DECON CorridorSetup and Operate the DECON Corridor
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Layout containment bermsLayout containment berms Assemble tents and showersAssemble tents and showers Setup and operate water heaterSetup and operate water heater Setup and operate space heaterSetup and operate space heater Walk through DECON processWalk through DECON process
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ActivityActivity
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