All personnel exposed to contamination shall proceed to which area?

• A. Decontamination Station or Contamination Control Area
• B. Medical Bay
• C. Command Center
• D. Berthing Area

Answer: (A)

When there’s potential contamination, the priority is to remove it and prevent spread. All personnel who may have been exposed should go to the decontamination station or contamination control area, where contaminated gear is removed and a thorough rinse or wash is done to reduce exposure to safe levels before moving to other areas. This step protects the crew and keeps clean areas uncontaminated. After decontamination, if medical assessment or treatment is needed, personnel may proceed to the Medical Bay. The other locations—Command Center and Berthing Area—aren’t designed for decontamination and could spread contamination or delay proper processing.