666 HAZWOPER for General Site Workers VII

In addition to routine decontamination procedures, emergency decontamination procedures must be established.

If immediate medical treatment is required to save a life, decontamination should be delayed until the victim is stabilized.

In an emergency, the primary concern is to prevent the loss of life or severe injury to site personnel.

If immediate medical treatment is required to save a life, decontamination should be delayed until the victim is stabilized.
If decontamination can be performed without interfering with essential life-saving techniques or first aid, or if a worker has been contaminated with an extremely toxic or corrosive material that could cause severe injury or loss of life, decontamination must be performed immediately.
If an emergency due to a heat-related illness develops, protective clothing should be removed from the victim as soon as possible to reduce the heat stress.

During an emergency, provisions must also be made for protecting medical personnel and disposing of contaminated clothing and equipment.

4-7. What action should be taken if immediate medical treatment is required to save a life?

Delay decontamination until the victim is stabilized

Perform a full decontamination before performing treatment

Skip all decontamination requirements

Perform a partial decontamination before beginning treatment

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