Module 33

Sewage and Black water decontamination

This advanced course shows how to safely decontaminate areas and surfaces contaminated with black water or sewage.

The course is designed to provide the technician and management with the safe working protocols required for effective sanitation and legal compliance.

Health & Safety

• Personnel health records

• Personal protection

• Inoculations

• Prophylactic care

• Records

• Manual lifting

Personal Protective Equipment

• Masks

• Respirators

• Oxygen deficiency

• Monitoring

• PPE generally

Confined Space working

• Tag & Lock out procedures

• Entry methods

• Emergency escape

• Buddy Buddy work systems

Power systems

• Lighting

• Power supply

• Certification

• Records

Sanitation protocols

• Cleaning

• Biocides

• Antimicrobials

• Efficacy

• Chemical treatments

• Deodorising techniques

• Biological systems

Work protocols

• Scope of works

• Cross contamination issues

• Personal decontamination issues

• Building air locks

• Locating decontamination unit

Sampling techniques

• Use of swabs

• ATP testing

• Agar and sampling procedures

• Clearance certification