Which decon category involves thorough and advanced procedures for complex contaminants?

• A. Emergency
• B. Technical
• C. Mass
• D. Routine

Answer: (B)

Decontamination levels in hazmat responses are organized by the needed depth and sophistication of the procedures. The category that involves thorough and advanced procedures for complex contaminants is Technical decon. This level uses detailed, multi-step processes, specialized equipment, longer processing times, and often validation steps to ensure complete removal of difficult or dangerous contaminants. Emergency decon aims for rapid reduction of exposure, Routine decon handles standard cleaning for simpler contaminants, and Mass decon focuses on moving large numbers quickly, which may skip some depth of procedure.