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National Urban Search & Rescue Response SystemNational Urban Search & Rescue Response SystemEnhancedEnhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
Version 4
National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Enhanced Operations
In The Contaminated Environment October 2012
National Urban Search & Rescue Response SystemNational Urban Search & Rescue Response SystemEnhancedEnhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment
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Module 4: Module 4: Standardized Standardized Decontamination Decontamination ProceduresProcedures
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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.
Mod 4-3
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
Mod 4-4
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
Mod 4-5
Enabling Objectives (cont)Enabling Objectives (cont)
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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
Mod 4-6
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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.
Mod 4-8
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
Mod 4-10
Decontamination SituationsDecontamination Situations
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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
equipmentequipment Survivor decontaminationSurvivor decontamination
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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EmergencyEmergency Gross DeconGross Decon
Field Decon KitField Decon Kit
Technical:Technical: CPCCPC PersonnelPersonnel Vehicles Vehicles EquipmentEquipment CanineCanine
Mod 4-13
Types of DecontaminationTypes of Decontamination
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Fire Hose near point of Entry/ExitFire Hose near point of Entry/Exit
Field Decontamination KitField Decontamination Kit
Design system per the missionDesign system per the mission
Mod 4-14
Emergency DecontaminationEmergency Decontamination
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Field DecontaminationField Decontamination
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Multi Step processMulti Step process
Gross WashGross Wash Wash & RinseWash & Rinse Doffing of CPC & Doffing of CPC &
Respiratory EquipmentRespiratory EquipmentMetering/ScreeningMetering/ScreeningMedical AssessmentMedical Assessment
Personal ShowerPersonal Shower
Mod 4-16
Technical DeconTechnical Decon
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Buckets, brushes, Buckets, brushes, and soapand soap
DECON solution and DECON solution and containment systemcontainment system
Dedicated water Dedicated water supplysupply
Trash containersTrash containers
Mod 4-17
Technical Decontamination Technical Decontamination EquipmentEquipment
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Electrical extension cords & Electrical extension cords & water hoseswater hoses
500-600 gallon waste bladders500-600 gallon waste bladders Run-off and waste water Run-off and waste water
pumpspumps Gross DECON showersGross DECON showers Modular DECON TentModular DECON Tent
Mod 4-18
Technical DECON Equipment (cont)Technical DECON Equipment (cont)
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Canopies/TentsCanopies/Tents Air space heaterAir space heater Water HeaterWater Heater GeneratorsGenerators Tube lightingTube lighting Work lightsWork lights
Mod 4-19
Technical DECON Equipment (cont)Technical DECON Equipment (cont)
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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
Mod 4-20
Technical DECON Equipment, Cold Technical DECON Equipment, Cold Weather UseWeather Use
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PortablePortable 60°60°F to 105F to 105°°F + at 16 gpmF + at 16 gpm Fuels - diesel, JP-4, JP-8, Fuels - diesel, JP-4, JP-8,
or keroseneor kerosene Solid state ignition - ignites Solid state ignition - ignites
when water flowswhen water flows Onboard pressure reducing Onboard pressure reducing
valvevalve
Mod 4-21
Water Heater
Technical DECON Equipment, Technical DECON Equipment, Cold Weather UseCold Weather Use
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Technical DECON Equipment, Cold Technical DECON Equipment, Cold Weather UseWeather Use Portable with wheels Portable with wheels
and handlesand handles Provides breathable Provides breathable
heated air -110,000 btu heated air -110,000 btu output, 850 cfm fanoutput, 850 cfm fan
Multi-fuel (kerosene, Multi-fuel (kerosene, diesel, fuel oil, JP 4/8)diesel, fuel oil, JP 4/8)
16 hours on 1 tank of 16 hours on 1 tank of fuelfuel
Mod 4-22
Forced Air Space Heater
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MERLIN foam generator MERLIN foam generator Hazmat Specialist can Hazmat Specialist can
arrange for solutions as arrange for solutions as neededneeded
Requires a 3 year service Requires a 3 year service by manufacturerby manufacturer
Mod 4-23
Specialized DECON Specialized DECON EquipmentEquipment
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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
Mod 4-24
Standardized DECON StaffingStandardized DECON Staffing
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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
Mod 4-25
Decontamination SupervisorDecontamination Supervisor
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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
Mod 4-26
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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DECON Setup DiagramDECON Setup Diagram
Mod 4-29
SCBA Drop off and rehab
3 Canopies 10’ x 20”
SCBA Rinse Barrels
Gross DECON Showers w/1” inlets & 1 WW Pump
Spill blocker dike
Light Light
DOFF Tent
DOFF Tent
Gross Decon
DECON Tent
Redress Male
Redress Female
Three lane modular scrub and rinse tent
Doff Area
Tube LightsSump Pump
Tube light
Personal Shower
Personal Shower
Canopy 10’ x 20”
Donning Tent
Tube light
Canopy 10’ x 20”
Medical & Rehab Tent
Tube light
GeneratorWater Source
600 gal Waste
Bladder
Water Heaters
Manifold
Light Light
Generator
Warm Water
Cold Water
ElectricalCold waterWarm waterWaste waterTube lightSump pump
Waste barrel
SCBA DECON
Tube light
3 gpm ShowerSump Pump
3 gpm ShowerSump Pump
Tube light
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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
Mod 4-31
US&R Standard DECON ProcessUS&R Standard DECON Process
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Rinse thoroughly in showerRinse thoroughly in shower
Mod 4-32
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
Mod 4-33
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
Mod 4-34
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
area area
Mod 4-35
Step 3. Remove Outer ProtectionStep 3. Remove Outer Protection
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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
Mod 4-36
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
Mod 4-37
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
Mod 4-38
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.
Mod 4-39
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
Mod 4-40
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
Mod 4-41
SummarySummary
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Review and ExaminationReview and Examination
Mod 4-42
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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
Mod 4-44
ActivityActivity
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Review and Examination