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Decontamination

Prior to site entry, decontamination procedures must be implemented, developed, and communicated
to employees. The site safety and health supervisor must monitor the effectiveness of the
decontamination procedure. Equipment and PPE must be decontaminated or disposed of in a proper
manner. Regular showers and change rooms must meet the requirements of the OSHA sanitation
standard—1910.141(d)(3).

Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites

An uncontrolled hazardous waste site is defined as an area where an accumulation of hazardous
substances creates a threat to the health and safety of individuals, the environment, or both. Employers
are required to provide a written emergency response plan to be executed by employees. Employers
this requirement, but they must prepare an emergency action plan as required by 29 CFR 1910.38.
who will evacuate all personnel and not allow them to participate in response efforts are exempt from

Elements of emergency response plan are as follows:

• Pre-emergency planning
• Personnel roles, lines of authority, training and communication

• Emergency recognition and prevention

• Safe distances and places of refuge

• Site security and control

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