Unit 3.4 Decontamination (Core)
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Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training
Unit 3.4Decontamination (Core)
Florida Operations LevelHazardous Materials Training Program
Objectives Identify appropriate level of protection Identify what objects become contaminated Identify various methods of
decontamination Describe emergency decontamination Identify appropriate methods for dealing
with contaminated patients
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Objectives (cont.)
Demonstrate emergency decontamination Perform technical decontamination
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Types of Contamination
Direct contaminationContact with product or vapors
Cross contaminationContact with a contaminated object
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Assessment of Contamination
Proper training Proper protection Physical and chemical properties
Is it neededType required
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Decontamination Methods
Dry Brushing, removing, vacuumingDoes not involve liquidsUsually the first step of decon process Important if chemical is water reactive
Wet decontamination Flushing, dilutionCommonly uses water
Dilution or physical removal by flushing
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Decontamination Methods (cont.)
If material is not water solubleThen surfactant must be usedLaundry detergent is common
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Gross Decontamination
Occurs at edge of hot zone Leaves bulk of contamination in hot zone Combination of methods Hands off process Advantages:
Minimizes the risk through the rest of processLowers possibility of exposure to vapors
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Secondary Decontamination
Occurs after gross, in warm zone Systematic head to toe removal Methods: Usually wash followed by rinse
and removal of PPE Hands-off until wash and rinse is done Process will vary
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Tertiary Decontamination
Fine removal of remaining contaminants Usually performed at hospital Includes Hygiene showers, skin
debridement, dialysis, surgical interventions
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Emergency Decontamination
Rapid removal of contaminants Advantages
Requires minimal special equipmentPerformed by operations level respondersEnables rapid medical treatmentMinimizes risk down stream
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Emergency Decontamination
Equipment Hydrant gate valve 200’ 2 1/2” hose 50’ 1 1/2” hose Gated wye 1 1/2” nozzle Cribbing Salvage cover or
plastic sheeting
Set up
wind hill
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Decontamination Steps
strip
flush
wrap
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Technical Decontamination
A thorough step by step process used to remove contaminates from responders or victims in a non-urgent manor.More thorough removal of contaminationMethods will vary with chemicalTechnician level assistance is required
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Mass Decontamination
Rapid flush of large number of victims Methods Single engine or multiple
engine Considerations
Scene controlUse of hand lines and deck gunsHands-off operation
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Summary
Types of decontamination Methods of decontamination Stages of decontamination
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