The ERP must contain provisions for decontamination of emergency responders leaving the exclusion zone. Individuals who will assist the responders as they leave the exclusion area must be trained in decontamination procedures. These individuals must wear PPE at the same level or one level below that worn by the emergency responders they are supporting, as appropriate to the hazards.
Decontamination of response equipment left in the exclusion zone and the contaminated area may be handled in the post-emergency response and, therefore, decontamination procedures for these areas and equipment do not necessarily need to be part of the ERP.
If emergency responders are expected to decontaminate their own equipment or the contaminated area, then the procedures to be followed must be included in the ERP. See 1910.120, Appendix C, Section 3, for further guidance.
If the ERP does not address the setting up of decontamination stations and the decontamination of personnel and equipment, the CSHO shall cite (q)(2)(vii).
If the ERP does not properly prescribe the selection of PPE for personnel performing decontamination, the CSHO shall cite 1910.120(q)(2)(xi).