In which hazard zone will decontamination be conducted?

Decontamination is conducted in the warm zone, which serves as a transitional area between the hot zone, where contamination is present, and the cold zone, where clean and safe operations occur. The warm zone plays a critical role in the decontamination process because it is specifically designated for ensuring that individuals who may have been exposed to hazardous substances can be properly cleaned before entering the cold zone.

In the warm zone, decontamination procedures are implemented to reduce or eliminate contamination on personnel, equipment, and vehicles. This area allows responders to manage and monitor decontamination efforts while still being close enough to the hot zone to effectively address any ongoing exposures.

Choosing this zone for decontamination helps maintain the safety of first responders, protects the integrity of clean areas, and facilitates the effective handling of potentially harmful agents. Thus, it serves a vital function in the overall response to hazardous material incidents.