What is one of the main goals of compliance with decontamination procedures?

One of the main goals of compliance with decontamination procedures is to maintain a clean working environment. This is crucial for the health and safety of all personnel involved, as well as to minimize the risk of cross-contamination and exposure to hazardous materials. A clean working environment helps ensure that firefighters and support staff are protected from potential toxins or contaminants they may encounter during their duties.

While maintaining a clean working environment indirectly contributes to compliance with regulations and may also make work easier for staff, the primary focus of decontamination procedures is to safeguard health and well-being. Moreover, satisfying external stakeholders is important, but it is secondary to the immediate need to protect those who are actively engaged in emergency response and related activities.