Which zone is designated for decontamination and hot zone support activities?

Which zone is designated for decontamination and hot zone support activities?

• A. Cold Zone
• B. Exclusion Zone
• C. Warm Zone
• D. Hot Zone

Answer: (C)

In hazardous materials incident zones, the area between the contaminated hot zone and the clean cold zone is the buffer where decontamination happens. This warm zone is designated for decontamination and hot zone support activities, such as setting up and running decontamination lines, removing or decontaminating PPE, and processing contaminated equipment and personnel before they move to the clean area. The hot zone itself is the highly contaminated area requiring strict PPE and limited access, while the cold zone is the clean area for command, medical, and rest. So, the warm zone is the correct designation for decontamination and support tasks.

In hazardous materials incident zones, the area between the contaminated hot zone and the clean cold zone is the buffer where decontamination happens. This warm zone is designated for decontamination and hot zone support activities, such as setting up and running decontamination lines, removing or decontaminating PPE, and processing contaminated equipment and personnel before they move to the clean area. The hot zone itself is the highly contaminated area requiring strict PPE and limited access, while the cold zone is the clean area for command, medical, and rest. So, the warm zone is the correct designation for decontamination and support tasks.