Heavy Equipment Decontamination
Below is a list of recommended equipment for decontamination of large equipment and vehicles.
Pressurized sprayers for washing and rinsing, particularly hard-to-reach areas are recommended equipment for
decontamination of large equipment.
Note that other types of equipment not listed may be appropriate in certain situations.
- storage tanks of appropriate treatment systems for temporary storage and/or treatment of contaminated wash and rinse solutions
- drains or pumps for collection of contaminated wash and rinse solutions
- long-handled brushes for general exterior cleaning
- wash solutions selected to remove and reduce the hazards associated with the contamination
- rinse solutions selected to remove contaminants and contaminated wash solutions
- pressurized sprayers for washing and rinsing, particularly hard-to-reach areas
- curtains, enclosures, or spray booths to contain splashes from pressurized sprays
- long-handled brushes, rods, and shovels for dislodging contaminants and contaminated soil caught in tires and the undersides of vehicles and equipment
- containers to hold contaminants and contaminated soil removed from tires and the undersides of vehicles and equipment
- wash and rinse buckets for use in the decontamination of operator areas inside vehicles and equipment
- brooms and brushes for cleaning operator areas inside vehicles and equipment
- containers for storage and disposal of contaminated wash and rinse solutions, damaged or heavily contaminated parts, and equipment to be discarded
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4-5. Michael is part of a team decontaminating a large piece of equipment. Which recommended equipment should Michael have access to?
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