Decontamination of Assistive Devices

This document focuses on the topic of decontamination and, in particular, the handling of assistive devices used by vulnerable groups of population – people with disabilities. During the CBRN emergency response, the decontamination of individuals, in particular of people with disabilities, presents unique challenges that require treatment of assistive and supportive devices to ensure their safe re-use after decontamination.

The UCPM KAPP project eNOTICE-2 addresses these challenges by equipping first responders, including firefighters, civil protection and emergency health responders, with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively decontaminate individuals with disabilities and assistive devices. This document outlines the decontamination methods for assistive devices employed in Germany, Belgium, and the United Kingdom, strategies adopted by military organisations, and emerging methods of decontamination.