9- HazMat- Emergency Decontamination

Question 1

Anything exiting the hot zone passed through a ____ _____ to prevent the spread of contamination.

Answer 1

Decon Corridor

Question 2

Appropriate ___ and _____ are required in all decontamination operations.

Answer 2

PPE and respiratory protection

Question 3

_____ decontamination refers to decon that is urgent and field expedient, applied to any person who has had direct exposure to contaminants. The goal is to remove the contaminant from the victim as quickly as possible- there is no regard for the environment or property protection.

Answer 3

Emergency

Question 4

The THREE most important reasons for emergency decontamination are:

Answer 4

-Remove the agent from the victim’s skin and clothing, thereby reducing further potential agent exposure and further effects among victims
-Protect emergency responders, medical personnel, and others from secondary contamination
-Prevent victims from spreading contamination over additional areas

Question 5

The gross removal of contamination is usually the first step (or phase) in the decon process where significant surface contamination is reduced as quickly as possible. This is commonly referred to as ________.

Answer 5

Gross Decon

Question 6

Water showers work by diluting and flushing away most products. For many liquid products, a ___ volume, ____ pressure water shower is often the most expedient approach.

Answer 6

High Volume, Low Pressure

Question 7

Ensure decon setup is operational before:

Answer 7

Personnel enter the hot zone.