#1 - Why Decontaminate?

Discusses the importance of removing or reducing contaminants to a safe level. Discusses the acute and chronic health risks associated with hazardous materials and the basic rules of “Get it off, keep it off and contain it.” Describes primary and secondary contamination and routes of exposure in the human body. Demonstrates six physical and six chemical decontamination methods and the need for a “no exceptions” decontamination policy.

Training Objectives:
1. Examine how contamination occurs
2. Outline the routes of exposure for humans
3. Establish the need for a “no exceptions” decontamination policy
4. Explain basic methods of decontamination under NFPA 472

Run time - 21:00

Firefighters Bookstore Item # DEC001