objectivesThe Tool and Equipment Decontamination training from OSHA Education School is an introductory-level course designed to better illustrate the need and process of proper and effective tool cleaning and decontamination. This course stresses how proper cleaning can protect workers from hazardous substances from sites that might otherwise be transferred to clean areas.
Participants of the Tool and Equipment Decontamination can expect to learn the different types of contamination, factors that may influence the extent of contamination, methods for reducing contamination, and more.
OSHA Education School’s Tool and Equipment Decontamination course teaches the importance of cleaning and decontamination of all work tools. Specific course topics include the following:
Common worksite contaminants
Hazard analysis, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and decontamination plans
Establishing decontamination zones
OSHA resources
Practical tips regarding tool decontamination
descriptionThe Tool and Equipment Decontamination training is an introductory-level course intended to demonstrate the importance and procedure of properly cleaning and decontaminating tools. This training emphasizes the need of appropriate cleaning in protecting employees from dangerous chemicals transported from contaminated regions to clean areas. Participants in the Tool and Equipment Decontamination course may anticipate learning about the many kinds of contamination, the variables that might affect the amount of contamination, and techniques for decreasing contamination.
outline1. Introduction
Decontamination of Tools
Introduction
Learning Objectives
2. Decontamination and Types of Contaminants
Decontamination
Contaminants
Factors that Contribute to Contamination
3. Preventing Contamination: Best Practices
Hazard Analysis
SOPs
Decontamination Planning
4. Decontamination
Decontamination Zones
When to Decontaminate
How to Decontaminate
5. Decontamination Methods
Selecting a Method
Physical Removal
Chemical Removal
Decontamination Methods for Removal
Decontamination Methods for Inactivation
6. Recommended Decontamination Equipment
Recommended Equipment for Decontamination of Personnel and PPE
Equipment Decontamination
Respirator Decontamination
Recommended Equipment for Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Decontamination
Recommended Equipment for Hazardous Worksites
Minimizing Physical Hazards on Waste Sites
Testing for the Effectiveness of Decontamination
Types of Testing
7. Conclusion
In Summary
Resources
Benefits OSHA Education School’s Tool and Equipment Decontamination training is designed to highlight the importance of tool decontamination and overall cleanliness in respect to its impact on safety and health in the workplace and beyond. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:
Recognize and identify sources of contamination
Comprehend hazard awareness and prevention measures
Understand the components of a decontamination plan