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• Any item that comes in contact with contaminated gear (anything that has entered <br /> a site) will need decontamination. For example, if a backpack is put on while still <br /> wearing the coveralls/Tyvek@ suit worn in the site, the backpack will need to be <br /> decontaminated. <br /> • Any item that will not be securely stored in a container should be decontaminated <br /> before placed in a vehicle. This includes outer clothing that has entered a site (i.e. <br /> do not get in or on a vehicle in clothing that has entered a site unless it is <br /> decontaminated). Vehicle interiors are impractical to decontaminate so should be <br /> kept clean. <br /> The following actions are required to reduce the risks of spreading WNS. <br /> 1. Workers in and around mines will use clothing, boots, and pear that has NEVER <br /> been used in caves or mines in affected or adjacent states. <br /> 2. Following completion of work, all equipment, gear, boots, and clothing will be <br /> thoroughly decontaminated following the protocols below: <br /> Step #1: Upon exiting a mine: <br /> • Thoroughly scrape or brush off any dirt and mud from clothes, boots, and gear and <br /> place them in a sealed plastic bag or plastic container with lid to be cleaned and <br /> disinfected off site. It is important to keep clean clothing, gear, and boots isolated from <br /> potentially contaminated items at all times until they have been properly <br /> decontaminated. <br /> • Outer clothing should be removed prior to entering a vehicle after/between a site <br /> visit. A clean change of clothing is recommended. Surface cleaning of exposed skin <br /> (arms, face, neck, hands, etc.) with antibacterial hand sanitizer (i.e. PureIIO) should <br /> occur prior to entering the vehicle's cab. <br /> Step #2: Upon return to shop or office / Prior to entering another mine: <br /> • For clothing — Wash all clothing and appropriate equipment in washing machine <br /> using the hottest cycle possible for material and conventional detergents. Laboratory <br /> testing has found WooliteO fabric wash to be the best surfactant for clothing. Rinse <br /> thoroughly, and then follow by soaking with household bleach solution diluted to 1 part <br /> bleach to 9 parts water in a tub or plastic container. Soak for 10 minutes, then rinse <br /> with clean water and air dry. <br /> • For submersible gear (i.e. soft-sided gear) — Disinfect any equipment that can be <br /> submersed in a solution of household bleach diluted to 1 part bleach to 9 parts water <br /> in a tub or plastic container or 3% concentration of Lysol@ All-purpose Professional <br /> Cleaner or the antibacterial form of Formula 4090. Keep submersed for 10 minutes, <br /> then rinse with clean water and air dry. <br /> Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety SPECIFIC CONDITIONS <br /> SHEAP <br /> As of 6/20/2012 Page 8 of 9 pages <br />