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    Floodwaters can spread disease, so proper decontamination of hands, clothes, tools, and surfaces is important. The document provides instructions for hand washing with soap and water. It recommends using soap and clean water to decontaminate clothes and tools when available, and provides a bleach solution of 1/4 cup bleach per gallon of water as an alternative. For heavily contaminated surfaces, it suggests a stronger bleach solution of 1 1/2 cups bleach per gallon of water. Protective gloves and eyewear should be worn during cleaning.

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    Floodwaters can spread disease, so proper decontamination of hands, clothes, tools, and surfaces is important. The document provides instructions for hand washing with soap and water. It recommends using soap and clean water to decontaminate clothes and tools when available, and provides a bleach solution of 1/4 cup bleach per gallon of water as an alternative. For heavily contaminated surfaces, it suggests a stronger bleach solution of 1 1/2 cups bleach per gallon of water. Protective gloves and eyewear should be worn during cleaning.

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    Floodwaters can spread disease, so proper decontamination of hands, clothes, tools, and surfaces is important. The document provides instructions for hand washing with soap and water. It recommends using soap and clean water to decontaminate clothes and tools when available, and provides a bleach solution of 1/4 cup bleach per gallon of water as an alternative. For heavily contaminated surfaces, it suggests a stronger bleach solution of 1 1/2 cups bleach per gallon of water. Protective gloves and eyewear should be worn during cleaning.

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    General Decontamination

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    Floodwaters can spread disease, so proper decontamination of hands, clothes, tools, and surfaces is important. The document provides instructions for hand washing with soap and water. It recommends using soap and clean water to decontaminate clothes and tools when available, and provides a bleach solution of 1/4 cup bleach per gallon of water as an alternative. For heavily contaminated surfaces, it suggests a stronger bleach solution of 1 1/2 cups bleach per gallon of water. Protective gloves and eyewear should be worn during cleaning.

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    General Decontamination
    Floodwaters may be contaminated with sewage and
    decaying animal and human remains. Disinfection of
    hands, clothing, tools/equipment, and surfaces in work
    areas is critical in disease prevention.
    Hand Decontamination
    Wash hands completely with soap and water.
    Rinse completely; dry with a clean towel or air dry.
    Clothing, Tool/Equipment Decontamination
    It is preferrable to use soap and clean water when available.
    If only contaminated water is available, mix 1/4 cup
    bleach per gallon of water.
    Immerse objects in solution for 10 minutes; if clothing,
    gently agitate periodically.
    Transfer objects to hand wash solution for 10 minutes;
    if clothing, gently agitate periodically.
    Allow clothes and tools/equipment to thoroughly airdry before re-use.
    Severe Surface Decontamination
    Use for decontaminating only the most seriously affected
    surfaces.
    Mix 11/2 cups bleach per gallon of water.
    Douse surfaces with heavy contamination and allow to
    sit for 3 minutes.
    Wipe the contamination from the surface with a paper
    towel and douse the surface again but use the hand
    wash solution.
    Wipe off residual contamination with a paper towel.
    Important Considerations
    Use gloves and eye protection.
    Prepare bleach solutions daily and allow to stand for
    at least 30 minutes before use.
    All containers should be labeled Bleach-disinfected
    water, DO NOT DRINK. CAUTION: Do not mix bleach
    with products containing ammonia.
    Do not immerse electrical or battery operated
    tools/equipment in solutions; clean exterior with a rag
    soaked with soap and water or disinfectant solution.

    Occupational
    Safety and Health
    Administration

    U.S. Department of Labor


    www.osha.gov (800) 321-OSHA

    OSHA 3264-09N-05

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