CHEMICALS

Hundreds of different harmful chemicals may be used in the methamphetamine making process, including methanol, acetone, benzene, ammonia, hydrochloric acid and iodine.

During the cooking process vapour and residue from these toxic chemicals contaminate everything in the immediate vicinity, entering drains, affecting ventilation systems, and permeating all porous surfaces (gyprock walls, grouting, carpet, upholstery & fabrics etc).

 HEALTH EFFECTS

People can experience serious continuing health problems for many years if these chemicals are not removed properly. Any occupants of a contaminated building are placing themselves at risk, in particular children, being in close contact with the floor and other contaminated surfaces, have the highest potential of exposure.

Even low levels of exposure to chemicals used in the production of methamphetamines can result in breathing difficulties, headaches, dizziness, nausea and fatigue. High level exposure may produce coughing, chest pain, eye and tissue irritation, and chemical burns to the skin.

Chronic (long term) exposure may cause cancer, damage to the brain, liver, kidney, spleen and immunologic system, even resulting in birth defects.

SAFETY

If your property has been used as a meth lab do not enter the area without the appropriate personal protection equipment or attempt to clean the area yourself. Always call an expert.

Southern Cross Environmental Services can provide independent testing to establish the extent and severity of the contamination in order to develop the most efficient and cost effective decontamination process.

FURTHER RISK

Numerous properties used as clandestine drug labs also contain asbestos, a further health risk to anyone entering the area.

Southern Cross Environmental Services is the only A Class Asbestos removal company fully trained in meth lab remediation in Victoria, therefore possess the ability to provide an all-encompassing service thus negating the need to hire separate companies for each remediation, in turn, lowering overall costs to the property owner.

CALL THE PROFESSIONALS

Professional meth lab remediation is essential, only trained, qualified experts should be engaged in the decontamination process. Unqualified clean up may result in toxic residue leaching from household surfaces years later due to insufficient knowledge and/or incorrect equipment being used during remediation, alternatively some household cleaners may react on contact with the existing toxic residue creating an even greater risk of personal harm.

Our cleaning technicians have undergone extensive training through Jena Dyco International. We have the skill and expertise to ensure a thorough, professional remediation of the site, and maintain a strict protocol regarding all bio hazard clean ups.

 All bio hazardous material that is removed from the property is disposed of in a controlled way, in accordance with the current regulatory guidelines.

 Southern Cross Environmental Services will liaise with you and your insurance company ensuring privacy and discretion is maintained throughout the process, facilitating you to return to a safe, habitable environment as soon as possible.