Decontamination for Hazardous Materials Emergencies
Brings Together Facts About Chemical Contamination and Presents Them in a Simple, "Street-Wise" Fashion

First Edition
Author: Timothy V. Henry

This one-of-a-kind book focuses entirely on decontamination, a crucial aspect of hazardous materials emergency response.

The book brings together facts about chemical contamination gathered over the last 10 years and presents them in a simple "street-wise" way.

The reader learns a "keep it simple" method of decontaminating people and equipment as well as the foundations for making critical decisions.

• focuses on the important safety issue of decontamination
• case studies present real experiences that stimulate critical discussions
• a standard operating procedure guides the user who may have to develop a contamination policy
• decontamination exercise prepares user for OSHA requirement for demonstrating competency annually

Contents:

Contamination and Toxicant Characteristics. Emergency Decontamination. Decontamination Procedures. Developing A Decontamination Policy. Laws and Standards. Appendices