Overview & Objectives
The Tool and Equipment Decontamination training from Exceed Safety is an introductory-level course designed to better illustrate the need and process of proper and effective tool cleaning and decontamination. This course stresses how proper cleaning can protect workers from hazardous substances from sites that might otherwise be transferred to clean areas.
Participants of the Tool and Equipment Decontamination can expect to learn the different types of contamination, factors that may influence the extent of contamination, methods for reducing contamination, and more.
Exceed Safety’s Tool and Equipment Decontamination course teaches the importance of cleaning and decontamination of all work tools. Specific course topics include the following:
- Common worksite contaminants
- Hazard analysis, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and decontamination plans
- Establishing decontamination zones
- OSHA resources
- Practical tips regarding tool decontamination