A typical decontamination unit (DCU) has separate access doors clearly marked “Clean” and “Dirty” which allow access to the three internal compartments. At the start of the work period the operative should enter through the “Clean” door and change into coveralls,...
Commonly referred to as “extract units” or “dust filtration units” (DFU), the air filtration system is fitted in the “Dirty” compartment of a decontamination unit. When the decontamination unit is in use the DFU creates a negative pressure and unidirectional air-flow...
Once the decontamination unit has cleaned the operatives, there remains the issue of what happens with the dirty water and how “grey water” (shower wash water) is disposed of depends on what your operatives may have been exposed to and on the regulations appropriate...
A decontamination unit has a significant number of component parts, divided up into the three key compartments plus functional services. Clean Compartment Entry / Exit door to outside – clearly marked “CLEAN” on the outside. 1 x...