A containment airlock, in particular an airlock for intervention on a site likely to be contaminated with radiation, asbestos and biological and/or chemical agents. The containment airlock comprises a self-supporting frame and a flexible containment shell. The shell is configured to be assembled with the frame. The frame is articulated so as to be extensible between a folded storage position and an extended intervention position. The frame comprises articulated reinforcement rods. The articulated reinforcement rods comprise rigid segments and at least one intermediate articulation connecting the segments.

A building including at least one pressure lock configured to facilitate an exchange of materials and persons between the building and a clean area in the building; a ventilation arrangement configured to feed supply air from the building into a top of the clean area; and an extraction arrangement configured to extract exhaust air from a bottom of the clean area into the building so that the clean area has a positive pressure relative to the building, wherein the clean area includes a floor and a shell that encloses the clean area above the floor pressure tight, wherein the building includes an outer enclosure that protects the clean area against weather conditions outside the building, wherein the shell is flexible at least in a major portion of a surface area of the shell and the positive pressure moves the shell into a shape of the clean area.

Apparatus for use in providing isolation, the apparatus including an isolation tent having a body including a roof member, at least one wall extending between a supporting surface and the roof member in use to thereby at least partially define an internal volume substantially isolated from a surrounding environment, a plurality of connectors coupled to the body, the plurality of connectors being adapted to physically attach the body to a frame and an electrical component electrically connected to at least one of the plurality of connectors to allow electrical signals to be transferred to or from the electrical component via the connector.

The present invention includes a removable utility unit and/or removable utility room for providing one or more utilities to at least one of a controlled air, a sealable, a sterilizable, a sanitizable cleanroom comprising: at least one of a utility connection selected from air, water, gas, or electricity; and a substantially hermetic connector between the removable unit and the cleanroom, wherein the at least one of air, water, gas, or electricity are connectable to matching utility inputs in the cleanroom.

A device for the decontamination of materiel, notably an aircraft such as a military helicopter, using a nuclear, biological and/or chemical decontaminant. The device includes a protective cover that can be adapted to the shape of the materiel, able to form a fluid tight decontamination tunnel around the materiel; at least one decontamination module able to eliminate the contamination from the materiel arranged inside the tunnel formed by the protective cover; an air-blowing module able to be arranged at the entrance to the tunnel formed by the protective cover in order to dispatch air into the said tunnel; and a filtration module able to be positioned at the exit from the tunnel formed by the protective cover in order to destroy contaminated air vapours and/or to recover the decontaminant at the exit from the said tunnel.

Completely self-contained and self-supported mobile isolation and containment unit (ICU) facilities are disclosed that can be transported on roads and highways to a location in need of an isolation facility and rapidly deployed to provide isolation and treatment. In some embodiments, exemplary ICUs can safely provide isolation and treatment to a level that meets or exceeds bricks and mortar hospital isolation and containment facilities and any applicable regulations. In some examples, the mobile ICUs include sophisticated heating ventilation and air Conditioning (HVAC) systems that can separately maintain areas within the facility at different levels of pressure to ensure contaminated air does not escape the facility. And the mobile ICUs may also incorporate a multiple-vestibule with airlock design for ensuring safe entry and exit from the facility. The mobile ICUs disclosed herein may also include automated decontamination systems for disinfecting and/or sterilizing spaces within the facility.

A building including at least one pressure lock configured to facilitate an exchange of materials and persons between the building and a clean area in the building; a ventilation arrangement configured to feed supply air from the building into a top of the clean area; and an extraction arrangement configured to extract exhaust air from a bottom of the clean area into the building so that the clean area has a positive pressure relative to the building, wherein the clean area includes a floor and a shell that encloses the clean area above the floor pressure tight, wherein the building includes an outer enclosure that protects the clean area against weather conditions outside the building, wherein the shell is flexible at least in a major portion of a surface area of the shell and the positive pressure moves the shell into a shape of the clean area.

An improved decontamination structure may feature at least two parallel rings with pillar supports therebetween and a plurality of containment bags draped thereon. Various clipping and support mechanisms may be utilized.

The present invention relates to a device for decontaminating persons, having a container having at least one decontamination shower, the container having at least one panel defined in an opening in one of the vertical walls of the container, the panel being mounted to pivot around a horizontal hinge which joins an upper edge of the panel to the container so as to be movable between a first position in which the panel extends substantially vertically and closes off the opening, and a second position in which the panel extends substantially horizontally and forms a ceiling covering a sheltered surface. The decontamination device also includes walls capable of closing off the sheltered surface to form at least one portion of the decontamination device.

Movable sanitary house for use where more permanent facilities are not available. In one embodiment, the movable sanitary house provides running water via a gravity feed, toilet facilities, a sink, waste water disposal, electrical power via solar panels and rechargeable battery, illumination via lamp, and personal sanitary supplies. In another embodiment, the movable sanitation house would provide shower and bathing facilities. An objective is to improve the health of people in remote places, where the lack of adequate toilet and hygiene facilities is a significant cause of disease and death. Locking means prevents access if conditions inside are unsanitary, but prevents user form being trapped inside. The movable sanitary house is further provided with wheels or other means enabling mobility and transportability.