6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1014-3-2-B
Purpose
The purpose of this appendix is to establish minimum curricula requirements for Decontamination Worker and Decontamination Supervisor, and Ventilation Contractor training courses provided in accordance with these regulations.
Course Duration
The Basic Decontamination Worker Course duration shall be minimum sixteen (16) hours.
The Basic Decontamination Supervisor Course duration shall be minimum twenty four (24) hours (inclusive of basic worker course content).
The Decontamination Worker Refresher Course duration shall be minimum eight (8) hours.
The Decontamination Supervisor Refresher Course duration shall be minimum eight (8) hours.
The Ventilation Contractor Course duration shall be minimum four (4) hours.
Basic Decontamination Worker Course Content
The Basic Decontamination Worker Course shall cover, at a minimum, the following:
1. Methamphetamine Background
a. Overview of manufacturing methods
i. precursors
ii. byproducts
iii. signs of contamination
b. Overview of chemical and physical hazards specific to methamphetamine manufacturing
i. chemical properties and routes of exposure
ii. flammable, combustible, corrosive and reactive materials
iii. booby traps
iv. sharps and biohazards
c. Health Effects
2. Worker Protection Overview
a. Personal protective equipment (PPE)
b. Worker decontamination
3. Regulations
a. Detailed review of methamphetamine lab cleanup regulation (6 CCR 1014-3, Part 1)
b. Overview of asbestos sampling and abatement requirements, in accordance with Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) Regulation No. 8, (5 CCR 1001-10, Part B), as applicable to methamphetamine lab decontamination and demolition
c. Overview of lead paint sampling and abatement requirements, in accordance with AQCC Regulation No. 19 (5 CCR 1001-23), as applicable to methamphetamine lab decontamination and demolition
d. Overview of hazardous waste regulations (6 CCR 1007-3) applicable to waste generated during decontamination.
e. Overview of solid waste regulations (6 CCR 1007-2, Part 1) applicable to waste generated during decontamination.
4. Decontamination Work Scope
a. Identification of surfaces and items that can be decontaminated
b. Identification of surfaces and items that should be removed
c. Inventory of equipment and supplies
d. Waste handling and disposal requirements
5. Decontamination Procedures
a. Sequencing of decontamination and removal
b. Engineering and Environmental Controls
i. establishing negative pressure containment (lecture and hands-on training)
ii. establishing critical barriers
iii. control of excess liquids
c. Decontamination of surfaces
i. non-porous surfaces
ii. porous surfaces
d. Removal of contaminated surfaces
e. Decontamination of ventilation systems
i. sequencing of work
ii. component removal
iii. component decontamination
f. Decontamination of attics
i. sequencing of work
ii. insulation removal iii. control of excess liquids
g. Decontamination of crawl spaces
i. sequencing of work
ii. insulation removal
iii. vapor barrier removal and replacement
iv. control of excess liquids
h. Decontamination of personal property
i. non-porous items
ii. porous items
iii. items that do not need to be sampled
iv. items that need to be sampled
i. Securing contaminated areas and/or items
j. Discussion of demolition in lieu of decontamination
k. Field documentation
Basic Decontamination Supervisor Course
The Basic Decontamination Supervisor Course shall cover, at a minimum, the following:
1. All information provided in the Basic Decontamination Work Course
2. Regulatory liability
a. Overview of enforcement under the Regulation (6 CCR 1014-3, Part 3)
b. Overview of enforcement of violations of other regulations specified in No. 3 of Basic Decontamination Worker Course
c. Insurance requirements
3. Health & Safety Plans
4. Onsite training and oversight of sub contractors
5. Pre-decontamination property evaluation
a. Identification of surfaces and items that can be decontaminated
b. Identification of surfaces and items that should be removed
c. Inventory of equipment and supplies
d. Identification of permit requirements for demolition of structures
e. Evaluation of waste handling and disposal requirements
f. Communication and coordination with consultant, regulators, home owners, and tenants
6. Decontamination Work plan development
7. Record keeping
8. Reporting
Decontamination Worker Refresher Course Content
The Decontamination Worker Refresher Course shall include, at a minimum:
1. A thorough review of subjects covered in the Basic Decontamination Worker Course
2. A review of regulatory changes and interpretations
3. An update of information on decontamination procedures and equipment
4. Other subjects as necessary to update information on new technologies or procedures
Decontamination Supervisor Refresher Course Content
The Decontamination Supervisor Refresher Course shall include, at a minimum:
1. A thorough review of subjects covered in the Basic Decontamination Supervisor Course
2. A review of regulatory changes and interpretations
3. An update of information on decontamination procedures and equipment
4. Other subjects as necessary to update information on new technologies or procedures
Ventilation Contractor Course
The Ventilation Contractor Course shall cover, at a minimum, the following:
1. Methamphetamine Background
a. Overview of chemical and physical hazards specific to methamphetamine manufacturing
i. chemical properties and routes of exposure
ii. flammable, combustible, corrosive and reactive materials
iii. booby traps
iv. sharps and biohazards
b. Health Effects
2. Worker Protection Overview
a. Personal protective equipment (PPE)
b. Worker decontamination
3. Regulations
a. An overview of methamphetamine lab cleanup regulation (6 CCR 1014-3, Part 1)
b. A detailed review of the ventilation system decontamination procedures in Section 5.6 of 6 CCR 1014-3, Part 1
4. Ventilation System Decontamination Procedures
a. sequencing of work
b. component removal
c. component decontamination
6 CCR 1014-3-2-B