2009-03-06_REVISION - M1983141 (4)

Home Browse Search

SOP: Field Equipment Cleaning and Decontamination Standard Operating Procedure: Field Equipment Cleaning and Decontamination 1. Scope and Application 1 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 barrels/liners, well construction materials, well screens, non-disposable tubing, water pumps, etc. 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 SON and possess the skills and experience necessary to successfully complete the desired fieldwork. ' 111. Equipment List • health and safety equipment, as required in the site Health and Safety Plan (HASP); • distilled water; • non-phosphate soap (Alconox or equivalent); • tap water; • appropriate cleaning solvent (e.g., nitric acid); • rinse collection plastic containers; • knife; • brushes; • aluminum foil; • garbage 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. , MGM t SOPOt-Field Equipment Leaning and Oeto 11-4 aticnad mdx