118-05 - Decontamination
Learning objectives
- Explain the purpose of decontamination and identify the priorities underlying the process
- Describe basic methods of decontamination
- Explain how the establishment of hot, warm and cold zones facilitates decontamination
- Identify the decontamination steps implemented in a basic, six-step decon line
- Discuss the appropriate use of emergency decontamination procedures
Course overview
Decontamination prevents the spread of contamination and ensures the safety of individuals affected by harmful or dangerous materials. Decontamination procedures outline the specific tasks needed to properly carry out decontamination techniques. The Decontamination training course discusses principles of decontamination and describes activities performed in a standard decontamination corridor. This course is part of the HAZWOPER training series.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
