204.01B Hazardous Materials Decontamination Flashcards
The Decon Sector is responsible for determining the most appropriate Decon procedures in managing the decon process. This should be done in conjunction with advice from the _________.
Poison control center
Who is responsible for assuring that the decontamination sector is implemented?
Command
The Decon sector officer must assume that all personnel and equipment preparing to leave the hot zone are contaminated. What three courses of action are available?
Confirm not contaminated
Decontaminate
Retain package items for removal, for disposable or decon at a different location
In all cases the primary objective must be to avoid _______ beyond the hot zone.
Contaminating anyone or anything
When transporting contaminated patients, what are some steps to lessen the exposure to rescuers?
Draping exposed surfaces with sheets
Wrap patients to lessen off-gassing
Where SCBA en-route
When trying to quickly treat and decon level 1 patient that are contaminated, bring the rescue to the ______ zone.
Warm
If it is necessary to transport contaminated patients to medical facilities, the receiving hospital must be notified in advanced of the_________, in order to make necessary preparations.
Nature of contamination
Who will determine when it is appropriate to release custody of PPE, personal effects and equipment after consulting appropriate medical personnel?
Decon sector officer
What should personal complete after a Decon incident?
Exposure form
What is the purpose of the decontamination procedure?
Assure that any potentially harmful or dangerous residue, on persons, equipment or apparatus, are confined within the hot zone
The decontamination sector officer must assume that all personnel and equipment preparing to leave the hot zone are what?
Contaminated
Where should the decontamination area be established?
Within the hot zone perimeter adjacent to lobby control
Personnel, equipment, and apparatus shall not be permitted to leave the hot zone without approval from whom?
Decon sector officer
The decontamination area should provide a Corridor leading in which direction?
Away from the source of contamination toward the exit
Who will be responsible for supervising proper removal of items when removing them in the hot zone?
Hazard sector officer
Decon sector officer
