R311-500-8. Performance Standards

(a) A Certified Decontamination Specialist performing decontamination activities at contaminated property:

(1) shall be certified prior to engaging in any decontamination activities for the purpose of removing the contaminated property from the list referenced in Section 19-6-903(3)(b) and display the certificate upon request;

(2) shall report to the local Health Department the location of any property that is the subject of decontamination work by the Decontamination Specialist;

(3) shall file a workplan with the local Health Department;

(4) shall perform work in accordance with the workplan;

(5) shall perform work meeting applicable local, state and federal laws, including certification and licensing requirements for performing construction work;

(6) shall oversee and supervise all decontamination activities and ensure any person(s) assisting with decontamination work at contaminated property meets Occupational Safety and Health Agency safety training requirements in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120;

(7) shall disclose to any person(s) assisting with decontamination at contaminated property that work is being performed in a clandestine drug laboratory, inform the person(s) of the potential risks associated with this type of environment and ensure that the person(s) wears the necessary personal protective equipment as established by the Decontamination Specialist;

(8) shall make all decisions regarding decontamination and be the only individual conducting confirmation sampling;

(9) shall follow scientifically sound and accepted sampling procedures;

(10) shall submit a Final Report to the local Health Department, which includes an affidavit stating that the property has been decontaminated to the standards outlined in R392-600;

(11) shall maintain a current address and phone number on file with the Division;

(12) shall not participate in fraudulent, unethical, deceitful or dishonest activity with respect to performance of work for which certification is granted; and

(13) shall not participate in any other activities regulated under R311-500 without meeting all requirements of that certification program.