What Does Hazmat Decontamination (Hazmat Decon) Mean?
Hazmat decontamination refers to the process of decontaminating people, facilities and the environment in the event of an emergency occurring that releases hazardous compounds into the environment. OSHA requirements under the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) regulations state that companies dealing with hazardous materials must have a written decontamination procedure. The procedures must be communicated to all emergency responders and should be familiar to staff, being followed during practice drills.