Meth Lab Clean

Obtain written confirmation that site is safe to begin clean-up

All toxic and hazardous drug paraphernalia and chemicals removed before entering the premises

Test, all areas of the premises, to identify:

• Uncontaminated areas

• The reach of the contamination and present a scope of work for remediation

• Contamination levels exceed state and local requirements and if remediation is necessary

• Materials that are too contaminated to clean

Sampling and testing conducted by an industrial hygienist with relevant

Based on the sample and testing report develop a Remedial Action Plan.

Out-of-hours / night work:

• Allow adequate meal breaks for workers; especially if they have worked during part of the day, they will need time to rest & recover sufficiently to work safely into the evening/night

• Do not schedule full double shifts for workers as worker fatigue increases the risk of incidents

• Workers have access to:

  • Suitable amenities (toilets/wash facilities/drinking water)

  • Sufficient lighting (including parking areas)

  • Mechanical ventilation if required

  • Safe area for parking/unloading equipment

  • Suitable area for decanting and storage of cleaning chemicals with sufficient ventilation

Additional security personnel on-site to ensure no unauthorised access by the general public while work is being performed

No worker should work alone on the site at night.

Ensure all relevant workers have undertaken training and/or received instruction in the use of control measures

All relevant workers are trained in “Standard Precaution” procedures for working in a clandestine drug lab:

• Hand washing and antisepsis (hand hygiene)

• Prevention of needle stick / sharp injuries

• Standard Precautions for biological contaminants

• Handling of waste and chemicals.

• Nature of hazards/symptoms

• Spill containment procedures

• Environmental cleaning and spills management.

All people entering confined spaces must have attended an accredited training course in safe working in confined space and hold current accreditation

Content of confined space entry permits

Emergency response and rescue.

If working in a confined space, ensure there are separate, dedicated SWMS in place for entry/rescue and that all workers/employees have relevant training and licensing.

If required to clean areas on, in or adjacent to mobile plant, machinery, or other hazardous areas

Ensure any machinery or equipment at site stored in a safe condition (not able to be accidentally turned on, safety guards in place)

Ensure machinery is safely locked out and tagged

Ensure all energised electrical installations are made safe (safely locked out and tagged)

Ensure vaccinations (such as Hepatitis B, tetanus) offered for staff.

people with known allergic responses should consult a doctor and ensure appropriate kit is available at all times (Including EpiPen - in date).

Avoid people working alone, use a buddy system to provide immediate support

Have a reliable communication system in place and test regularly

• Emergency procedures:

  • Emergency contacts (enter numbers here)

  • Building security (enter numbers here)

  • Nearest medical facility (enter the address here)

  • First aid and fire protection equipment available

  • Emergency exits and assembly areas (enter assembly point here)

The information must be provided to authorities to advise them of the following:

• Work will not proceed if prohibited items observed (e.g. firearms)

• Cash and any valuables removed from easily visible/accessible areas

• Animals must be secured/removed.