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Resources for the management of chemical, radiation and biological incidents, including UK recovery handbooks.
How contracting authorities can find approved specialist providers and award contracts for decontamination services in relation to a CBRN or major HazMat incident.
The unit is a specialist in aerobiology, biocontainment and biosafety. The unit provides government departments and the commercial sector with expertise, advice and consultancy.
Guidance on decontamination and infection control, including surgical instruments, dental equipment, endoscopes and benchtop steam sterilizers.
Wasteform guidance for standardised waste packages containing Low Heat Generating Waste (LHGW)
How to clean and disinfect after an animal disease outbreak and store and dispose of the washwater.
The process that may be required after a deliberate or accidental release of CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear) materials.
Register or renew registration with the Environment Agency to transport, buy, sell or broker waste.
This document provides strategic guidance on the decontamination of people upon which all responding agencies can base plans.
Guidance for healthcare professionals on effectively decontaminating endoscopes.
Information and advice on cleaning sex-on-premises venues.
A poster for healthcare professionals on how to make sure that mattresses are not contaminated.
All guidance documents for the packaging of Low Heat Generating Waste (LHGW)
The CONDO (Consequences of Decontamination Options) computer model was studied to improve its use for estimating the consequences of decontamination options following an incident.
From April 2018 the advice, guidance and access to capability to recover from a CBRN and major hazmat incident is provided from Defra’s CBRN Emergencies team and the GDS branding ended.
The controls that apply if you transport waste out of or into England.
Find out how you can hire a person or business to deal with customs for you.
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