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SOP: Field Equipment and Decontamination Standard Operating Procedure: Field Equipment Cleaning and Decontamination I. Scope and Application This standard operating procedure (SOP) outlines the cleaning/decontamination procedure to be used for non- disposable field sampling equipment that may come in contact with environmental samples. This equipment may include, but is not limited to: shovels, spoons, bowels, bottles, auger sample batrels/liners, well construction materials, well screens, non-disposable robing, water pumps, e[c. II. Personnel Qualifications Field sampling personnel will have current health and safety training, including appropriate MSHA training under Public Law 95-164, site supervisor training, and site-specific training, as needed. In addition, field sampling personnel will be versed in the relevant SOPS and possess the skills and experience necessary to successfully complete the desired fieldwork. III. Equipment List • health and safety equipment, as required in the site Health and Safety Plan (HASP); • distilled water; • non-phosphate soap (Alconox of equivalent); • tap water; • appropriate cleaning solvent (e.g., nitric acid); • rinse collection plastic containers; • knife; • brushes; • aluminum foil; • gazbage bags; • spray bottles; • Ziploc-type bags; • plastic sheeting; and • field logbook. IV. Cautions Rinse equipment thoroughly and allow the equipment to dry before re-use or storage to prevent introducing cleaning solvents into sample medium. V. Health and Safety Considerations 1. Review the material safety data sheets (MSDS) for the cleaning solvents to be used in the decontamination. 2. Work in a well ventilated area and stand upwind while applying solvent to equipment during the decontamination process. 17/SiD6 SOPgt-Fieltl EQUlpment Cleaning antl OecontaminationJ.line.tloc