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This clip shows the procedure for the decontamination of the decon team after responding to a chemical warfare attack. The film is from a 1942 US Army film described below. Watch for the similarities to todays decontamination requirements in OSHAs Hazwoper standard established in 1986 and in effect today. According to the Hazwoper standard, a decontamination procedure shall be developed, communicated to employees and implemented before any employees or equipment may enter areas on site where potential for exposure to hazardous substances exists. Standard operating procedures shall be developed to minimize employee contact with hazardous substances or with equipment that has contacted hazardous substances. All employees leaving a contaminated area shall be appropriately decontaminated; all contaminated clothing and equipment leaving a contaminated area shall be appropriately disposed of or decontaminated. Decontamination procedures shall be monitored by the site safety and health supervisor to determine their effectiveness. When such procedures are found to be ineffective, appropriate steps shall be taken to correct any deficiencies. Decontamination shall be performed in geographical areas that will minimize the exposure of uncontaminated employees or equipment to contaminated employees or equipment. All equipment and solvents used for decontamination shall be decontaminated or disposed of properly. Protective clothing and equipment shall be decontaminated, cleaned ...

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