Firefighters must be diligent about decontamination, from the moment they step away from a call to when they take a shower.

In workplaces handling hazardous materials, every second counts in the event of exposure. Emergency shower and eyewash stations offer immediate on-the-spot decontamination, crucial for minimizing the ...

Located on district grounds, the 11,500 sq. ft. facility features dedicated maintenance and decon areas, private showers, and ...

When Time is of the Essence, after an exposure to a hazardous chemical substance, any delay, even for a few seconds, can result in serious injury. OSHA and ANSI require that Emergency Showers be ...

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NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – First responders and healthcare workers from across the region are participating in decontamination drills. In a three-day course, more than 16 trainees put on hazardous material ...

Rutland City Fire Chief William Lovett is looking for better ways to clean up after some of Rutland’s dirtier jobs. Lovett is asking for what he hopes will be a small share of the city’s portion of ...

The decontamination shower door opens. A man in a beige hazmat suit and neon orange rubber boots steps out and motions for the emergency crew to bring forward the teenage patient on the gurney.