Can survey equipment used in hazardous environment such as arsenic trioxide (fine dust) be decontaminated and certified safe by dealer's service department. Or should the equipment be written off at the end of the project, and total costs paid by the project?
I don't know, but I'd write it off. I wouldn't want to expose a dealer service shop to that. And if it is a total station or level, I sure wouldn't want my face near it.
That's my $0.04.
Two thoughts that I have here are as follows.
1. I don't think I know of anyone on this forum who could make that call. Definitely beyond the area of expertise so to speak.
2. If you have to ask the question then that probably speaks for itself as far as safety is concerned.
It seems to me that the project's Health and Safety Plan should have addressed this. If not, I suggest consulting the project's industrial hygienist for advice.
:good: There is probably a lot of stuff besides the survey equipment that has to be dealt with. What do they do with the rest?
>What do they do with the rest?
Ebay
Man! Thats scarier than hell. Arsenic trioxide
On a few that I bid on years ago the RFP stated to include the cost of field equipment since it will be left on site at end of clean up. On a Dioxin site I worked a few ago the Gun was set up outside and high from the "Hot Zone" the hard stuff, ie hammers, prism poles, reflectors that were used within the Hot Zone were decon'd along with the employees every day.
It's fun being double suited level "C" in mid August in Jersey. Keeps your weight down.
My favorite was steel toe chemical protective boots at minus 5 degrees. I called it our 'frostbite for safety program'...
I went to the Savannah River Site two times, got the galloping willies both times. Supposedly was for giving advice on a terrestrial photogrammetry project BEFORE it went "hot." The only thing in the specs that I though was unusual was no "stick-on" targets could have any chlorine content (such as PVC). No space suits were necessary where they took me, but it was still scary.
I Invetoried A PCB Cleanup Site.
Power company transformer blew up coating roadway surfaces and landscaping. The roadways got decontaminated but the landscaping and topsoil were put in 55 gallon drums and sealed. The coverall, suits shovels, etc. went into 55 gallon drums. Cleanup crew got decontaminated.
I asked where the 55 gallon drums were going? "A landfill somewhere in Arizona".
I asked what happened to the landfill equipment? "From time to time it to is buried".
Paul in PA
That is dark
Thank you for the comments. In the end, equipment will be written off and will cease its existence with the project.
As service on the equipment is not available during the project, now have to decide which route to go:
1. Grab the oldest piece of equipment available on the shelf
2. Buy a used piece of equipment, serviced at purchase time
3. Buy new equipment, which should be less subject to problems
#1 is a simple solution with a good return I think.