Lessons Learned from Decontamination Experiences

Sorensen, JH

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

关键词: Decision Making;    Emergency Plans;    Decontamination;    Buildings;    Recommendations;   

DOI  :  10.2172/814299
RP-ID  :  ORNL/TM-2000/342
RP-ID  :  AC05-00OR22725
RP-ID  :  814299

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This interim report describes a DOE project currently underway to establish what is known about decontamination of buildings and people and the procedures and protocols used to determine when and how people or buildings are considered ''clean'' following decontamination. To fulfill this objective, the study systematically examined reported decontamination experiences to determine what procedures and protocols are currently employed for decontamination, the timeframe involved to initiate and complete the decontamination process, how the contaminants were identified, the problems encountered during the decontamination process, how response efforts of agencies were coordinated, and the perceived social psychological effects on people who were decontaminated or who participated in the decontamination process. Findings and recommendations from the study are intended to aid decision-making and to improve the basis for determining appropriate decontamination protocols for recovery planners and policy makers for responding to chemical and biological events.