Hazardous Zones Flashcards
Another name for hot zone
Exclusion zone / red zone
Another name for warm zone
Contamination reduction zone / yellow zone
Another name for cold zone
Support zone
What zone does decontamination take place?
Warm / contamination reduction zone
What zone is contamination / exposure possible?
Hot / exclusion zone
What zone is the safe area that can be used for staging and planning?
Cold / support zone
What is the exclusion zone?
The area with actual or potential contamination and the highest potential for exposure to hazardous substances. It surrounds
What is the contamination reduction zone?
The area where responders enter and exit the exclusion zone and where decontamination activities take place. It is a transition area. This area will directly support the activities taking place in the hot zone.
What is the support zone?
The area of the site that is free from contamination and that may be safely used as a planning and staging area
What activities are done in the exclusion zone?
- Site characterization and assessment
- Hazard detection and monitoring
- Controlling and confining releases
- Actual cleanup work
What activities are done in the contamination reduction zone?
- Decontamination of equipment and personnel
- Initial first aid for injured employees
- Equipment resupply (such as refilling air tanks)
- Temporary rest area for responders
What activities are done in the support zone?
- Command post operations
- Logistical support
- Staging
- Medical support
- Work rest areas (eating or drinking)
