Decontamination Techniques for Buildings, Structures and Equipment

Contents and Subject Index1. Introduction Background Purpose Organization2. Conclusions and Recommendations Conclusions Recommendations for Future Study3. Development of A Decontamination Strategy Step 1. Determination of the Nature and Extent of Contamination Step 2. Development of a Site-Specific Decontamination Plan Step 3. Evaluation of Decontamination Effectiveness Case Studies4. Decontamination Methods Asbestos Abatement (Method 1) Absorption (Method 2) Demolition (Method 3) Dismantling (Method 4) Dusting/Vacuuming/Wiping (Method 5) Encapsulation/Enclosure (Method 6) Gritblasting (Method 7) Hydroblasting/Waterwashing (Method 8) Painting/Coating (Method 9) Scarification (Method 10) Radkleen (Method 11) Solvent Washing (Method 12) Steam Cleaning (Method 13) Vapor-Phase Solvent Extraction (Method 14) Acid Etching (Method 15) Bleaching (Method 16) Flaming (Method 17) Drilling and Spalling Method (Method 18) K-20 Sealant (Method 19) Microbial Degradation (Method 20) Photochemical Degradation (Method 21)5. Worker Health and Safety Training Medical Surveillance Personal Protective Equipment Site Safety PlanReferences Appendix A: Superfund Site SurveyAppendix B: Sampling MethodsAppendix C: Cost AnalysisAppendix D: Case Study-Seveso, ItalyAppendix E: Case Study-Binghamton State Office BuildingAppendix F: Case Study-Sontag Road AreaAppendix G: Case Study-One Market Plaza Office ComplexAppendix H: Case Study-Frankford ArsenalAppendix I: Case Study-New England Office BuildingAppendix J: Case Study-Luminous Processes, Inc.Appendix K: Case Study-Chemical Metals Industries, Inc.