Environmental Decon Trailers for Abatement and Remediation

In modern cities and towns across North America, people have become accustomed to seeing old structures torn down and new ones put up in their places.  As urban infrastructure evolves and communities are developed and re-developed, the landscape around us changes continually.  We all know that building is a huge industry.  But did you know that disposing of old building materials is a multibillion-dollar industry as well?
Environmental decon trailers are a crucial part of many abatement and remediation jobs – allowing workers to get clean and return home safely.  As the remediation industry has grown over the years we have worked with some of the industry’s best companies.  Recently, we had the opportunity to partner up with a Canadian company that is one of the largest abatement and remediation contractors in the world.
This company takes on some serious demolition projects, and they have a top-notch reputation for professionalism in their field.  When they contacted us to discuss a requirement for several new environmental decon trailers, we were happy to help.  Helping workers make it home safe every day is one of the most rewarding aspects of our business.

How Decon Trailers Keep Employees Safe

Old buildings contain old building materials, which means that lead, asbestos, arsenic, and other toxic materials are commonplace.  Demolition contractors plan demolition projects, execute demolitions, and manage the removal of all materials in compliance with complex government regulations.  They are involved in every step of the process and their engineers, project managers, and employees follow strict guidelines to maintain safe working conditions in the presence of unsafe materials.
Before leaving the jobsite, many workers need to follow a strict decontamination process.  An environmental decon trailer is designed explicitly for this purpose, with tight controls and complex filtration systems to ensure that hazardous materials are securely captured and kept out of the environment.

The Anatomy of a Modern Environmental Decon Trailer

Some of our more luxurious shower trailers have more than 10 external entries.  But most decon trailers have only two doors – one door in and one door out.  The decontamination process begins outside the trailer, where an external utility sink is available to wash off gear, tools, and equipment.  When workers step into the trailer, they begin a multi-step process to remove even tiny particles of hazardous materials.

The first room is the dirty room, where workers undress and place contaminated clothing into a chute which leads to a bin with negative air filtration to contain minute particles.  Workers then step forward through airlock curtains into a private shower stall, where the drain leads to a sophisticated filtration process and a large wastewater tank.
After showering, workers step forward through another set of airlock curtains into the clean room, which has private lockers and a dressing area.  Many contractors also order or install laundry machines inside the trailer. There is ample room, and connections are standard.

Industrial-Grade Decon Trailers for Abatement and Remediation

Here at PRT, we’re always proud to help protect the workers who power our infrastructure and our economy.  In this case, we delivered several of the toughest decon trailers on the market today.  Our units are built with strong materials and superior design, with wet location-rated interior lighting throughout.  Their reputation for durability and longevity is strong in the demolition marketplace, and will continue to grow with our important new partnership in Canada.
If you would like to learn more about environmental decon trailers, and how they can help to keep your workers safe, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.  Our staff is well-trained on the intricacies of decontamination, and we would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.  You can call us at (877) 600-8645, or chat with a live representative on our website today.