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#1 Posted : 28 January 2004 17:47:00(UTC)
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Posted By STEPHEN HOLDEN
Hi
I have a dilemma!

My company has recently acquired a self contained decontamination unit(ie dirty in/clean out) without my knowledge. This unit is on long tern hire on a contaminated ground site.

I seem unable to ascertain a commitment from the hirer to return the unit in a clean and safe condition, thus eliminiating our yard staff from even having to approach the aforesaid unit.

This situation, I am informed,is likely to expand to decontamination units for asbestos removal.

Anybody in the hire industry? Please assist!

Many thanks
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#2 Posted : 29 January 2004 10:12:00(UTC)
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Posted By John Webster
Stephen,

I am currently (weather permitting!)delivering training on the use of inflatable decontamination units for deployment in event of major chemical/WMD emergency.

If yours are anything like ours, then there is a disposable floor and inner liner. After use, the method of detachment and folding avoids further operator contact with the inside and leaves a wrapped bundle for disposal as hazardous waste.

This is done on site before re-packing the structure. Units are then re-deployed with new innards.

If yours are different, then you should get safe handling information from the supplier.
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