Methamphetamine Clandestine Lab Safety

Course Description:

Law enforcement is confronted with illegal drug manufacturing processes which expose officers to the violence associated with drug organizations but also chemical hazards from these processes. OSHA requires employers to training officers working in these environments to the Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER). This class meets the OSHA training requirement and teaches officers to operate safely in the hazardous environment while dismantling a lab. This course uses classroom lecture along with practical exercises to teach the skills necessary to operate safely in the drug lab.

Topics covered:

History of clan labs
Manufacturing methods:
Methamphetamine
Red Phosphorus/HI Method
Ammonia Method
One Pot
Conversion labs
Dimethyltryptamine (DMT)
THC Extractions
Fentanyl synthesis
Fentanyl milling operations
Tri-acetone Triperoxide (TATP)
Toxicology of chemicals
Chemical Hazards
Physical Hazards
Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory Protection
OHSA required controls
Air Monitoring
Assessment of the lab
Processing of the lab/evidence collection
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Site Control/Decon
This course uses classroom

Prerequisites: None

Course Length: 5 days / 40 hours

Who May Attend: Current Sworn Law Enforcement (Local, State, Federal).

                              o Must have completed a certified basic law enforcement academy

                              o Accredited with full investigative and arresting authority