Cleaning Procedures

Disinfect Contaminated Containers and VehiclesPersonnel performing the cleaning should wear a disposable gown and gloves (a respirator should not be needed) during the clean-up process. The PPE should be discarded after use. List below is an example of procedure to clean and disinfect the contaminated vehicle: Removal of Debris

• Enclosed trailer only, scrape and brush the sidewalls, floor and tail lift of the vehicle.

• Remove any deposits of mud, shavings, etc from the wheels, wheel arches, mudguards and exposed chassis.

Cleansing and Rinsing

• Using an EPA registered disinfectant at the proper dilution rate, soak all surfaces of the vehicle allowing at least 10 minutes contact time for it to penetrate and loosen dirt prior to disinfections (10 minute shiny-wet saturation time).

Disinfecting

• Disinfect all vehicle surfaces inside and out using an approved disinfectant at a dilution rate.

• At outside, start at the top and work down each side and over the trailer, paying particular attention to the wheels, wheel arches mudguards and underside of vehicle. Inside ensure that the ceiling, sidewalls and floor of the vehicle are disinfected thoroughly finishing the procedure on the tailgate.

• Disinfect all vehicle equipment and belly box.

• 10 minute shiny-wet saturation time on all surfaces.

Cab Disinfecting

• Remove all removable items e.g. mats and boots from the vehicle cab and brush any debris or mud into a bucket or dustpan. Dispose of the cab waste into a refuse sack.

• Wash the cab floor, mats and vehicle pedals with approved disinfectant allowing 10 minutes for it to penetrate and loosen dirt.

• Using a clean cloth soaked in approved disinfectant wipe the cab floor, mats and foot pedals

Finally

• Park the vehicle on a slope to drain and dry.

• Once the vehicle is removed from the wash area, wash down the concrete surface with approved disinfectant at the proper dilution rate making sure no muck or debris remains.

• Disinfect overalls and boots with approved disinfectant.

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