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PMY <br /> 2.0 Safety <br /> Site-specific and/or project-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPS) should be followed, if available. Otherwise, <br /> the Pinyon HASP should be followed. The following are specific safety requirements to be aware of during <br /> decontamination of sampling equipment: <br /> • Field personnel are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Appropriate PPE <br /> may include safety glasses, gloves, and protective clothing such as long pants and long sleeves. <br /> • When using detergents or other chemicals, safety glasses and nitrile gloves (or equivalent) should be worn. <br /> • No eating, smoking, drinking, chewing, or other hand to mouth contact should be permitted during <br /> decontamination activities. <br /> • Use of high-pressure decontamination equipment can lead to serious injury; manufacture's guidelines <br /> should be followed. <br /> 3.0 Decontamination Equipment <br /> Each field person responsible for decontamination of sampling equipment is responsible to compile their <br /> individual decontamination kit prior to arriving at the field site. Generally, glass and metal equipment can be <br /> decontaminated. Plastic equipment should be disposed rather than decontaminated unless project-specific <br /> circumstances allow plastic to be decontaminated. Specific equipment typically required for decontamination <br /> of field equipment includes: <br /> • Phosphate-free detergent, or similar <br /> • Distilled/deionized water <br /> • Tap water <br /> • Wash bottles or spray bottles, as needed <br /> • Brushes <br /> • Paper Towels <br /> • Tubs, buckets,wood decontamination frame and plastic sheeting <br /> • Trash container or trash bags <br /> • Containers for storage and disposal of decontamination solutions, if required <br /> 4.0 Planning <br /> Best practice for sampling procedures is to review historical data (if available) and collect samples from the <br /> least impacted location to most impacted location to minimize the potential for cross-contamination. <br /> Decontamination Procedures for Field Equipment <br /> December 23, 2022 <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br />