CLANDESTINE DRUG LAB 1ST RESPONSE - LAB COMPONENTS & CHEMICAL REMOVAL
Meth Lab response generally consists of two specific phases of work: removal (1st Response) and remediation (2nd Response). Removal occurs when a meth lab is identified and seized by the state police, federal agents or local law enforcement and bulk chemicals, containers, equipment and wastes used in the meth "cooking" process are inventoried, removed and lab-packed (characterized and packaged securely) by specially-trained police or fire department officers. The state police coordinate the ultimate characterization and disposal of the waste materials in accordance with state and federal hazardous waste management regulations.
Decontamination (remediation) occurs when a certified clandestine drug lab decontamination contractor removes the remaining household furnishings and debris and cleans all surfaces using detergents and specialized equipment. For many years it was thought that a meth lab property could not be decontaminated, which usually led to its destruction. In many areas of the country this is still a common practice. Now, because of science and technology, many of these properties can be saved for much less than the price of replacement.
Once a property has been remediated, a Meth Lab Cleanup certified clandestine drug lab decontamination specialist or industrial hygienist will post assess and sample the property comprehensively. This includes sampling and laboratory analysis or on-site testing with AccuMeth® brand kits and analysis with the Black Box Reader® (regulatory approval in process).
CLANDESTINE DRUG LAB 2ND RESPONSE - TESTING & DECONTAMINATION
Decontamination (remediation) occurs when a certified clandestine drug lab decontamination contractor removes the remaining household furnishings and debris and cleans all surfaces using detergents and specialized equipment. For many years it was thought that a meth lab property could not be decontaminated, which usually led to its destruction. In many areas of the country this is still a common practice. Now, because of science and technology, many of these properties can be saved for much less than the price of replacement.
Once a property has been remediated, a Meth Lab Cleanup certified clandestine drug lab decontamination specialist or industrial hygienist will post assess and sample the property comprehensively. This includes sampling and laboratory analysis or on-site testing with AccuMeth® brand kits and analysis with the Black Box Reader® (regulatory approval in process).