Decontamination at TSD Facilities
Decontamination procedures are a component of the site-specific safety and health plan and, consequently, must be developed, communicated to employees, and implemented before workers enter a hazardous waste site.
Decontamination procedures are a component of the site-specific safety and health plan.
The site safety and health officer must require and monitor decontamination of the employee or decontamination and disposal of the employee's clothing and equipment, as well as the solvents used for decontamination before the employee leaves the work area.
- If an employee's permeable clothing becomes grossly contaminated with hazardous substances, the employee must immediately remove that clothing and take a shower.
- Impermeable protective clothing must be decontaminated before being removed by the employee.
- Protective clothing and equipment must be decontaminated, cleaned, laundered, maintained, or replaced to retain effectiveness. The employer must inform any person who launders or cleans such clothing or equipment of the potentially harmful effects of exposure to hazardous substances.
- Employees who are required to shower must be provided showers and change rooms.
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3-4. What must an employee do immediately if permeable clothing becomes grossly contaminated with hazardous substances?
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