Toxic Disposal

Bystander injury, residual contamination, environmental pollution, and the “L” word,LAWSUITS. All are very real possibilities stemming from the meth lab site. Even when procedures are being followed and safety precautions are taken Murphy will occasionally rear his head.

Law Enforcement and Fire Fighters are responsible for the protection of the public. The expectation is that when people cause a problem Police and Fire show up to right the ship, not blast a larger opening in the hull.

In order to protect our citizens, following the discovery of a clandestine drug lab, rarely are the guns and hoses the first tools to be removed from the box. These days we grab a great big box labeled “acronyms”. The chest contains new tools with impressive names like RCRA, CERCLA, DOT, OSHA, EPA, and NIOSH.

I know what you’re thinking. They’re probably as much fun to use as they are to pronounce, but believe me, a good working knowledge of the regulations and systems designed to safely process the lab site can keep you both safe, and employed.