Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Methamphetamine Laboratory Decontamination

Making a former meth lab safe for reoccupation requires two basic efforts: 1) the removal of gross contamination (i.e., containers of chemicals, equipment and apparatus that could be used to make illegal drugs); and 2) the remediation of interior structures and surrounding soil, surface waters and groundwater. This course provides voluntary guidelines related to remediation.

As the Synthetics Strategy explains, remediation involves utilizing recognized procedures and technology-based standards to restore former meth labs to a state in which the property can be inhabited again—or, instead, identifying properties that are not yet ready for reoccupation and must undergo further treatment. Remediation always occurs after gross chemical removal, when the site is secured and is no longer subject to criminal investigation.

This Methamphetamine Laboratory Decontamination course covers what is used to make methamphetamine and highlights the contamination associated with the production (cooking) of methamphetamine and what dangers result from that production. In addition, students will learn about the most current methamphetamine production methods. Students will also be taught how to survey the laboratory, test for contaminants, and learn how to proceed with decontamination.

The Following Topics Will Be Covered:

• Methamphetamine Background
• Production of Methamphetamine
• Hazards of Clandestine Labs
• HAZCOM Plan
• Intro to Confined Space Operations
• Intro to Lockout/Tagout and Other Scene Hazards
• Personal Protective Equipment & Respiratory Protection
• Equipment & Supplies, Specialty Equipment Options
• Pre-Decon Info Gathering & Contamination Assessment
• Salvage/Disposal Decisions
• Lab Sampling/Reports
• Instant Colormetric Sampling
• The Work Plan
• Decon/Remediation
• Outbuildings, Dump Sites
• Burn Pits & Disposal
• Waste Characterization
• Final Report & Clearance
• Hands-On Practice
• Chemical Irritants - Tear Gas/OC
• History & Use of Tear Gas
• Chemistry and Hazards
• Salvage/No Salvage Decisions
• Cleanup and Neutralization

Please Note:  This course includes hands-on activities.

It is recommended/necessary that students complete a 40-Hour HAZMAT/HAZWOPER technician course on their own to meet federal and state requirements.