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Question 1

Clan Lab indicators – Inside

Answer 1

• Laboratory glassware, equipment and documents
• Containers with clear liquids in them with a chalky coloured solid on the bottom or similar
• Containers with two layered liquids in them, one dark coloured layer and one clear or pale-yellow layer
• Used coffee filters containing either white pasty or reddish-brown substance
• The presence of hot plates near chemicals

Question 2

Clan Lab indicators – Outside

Answer 2

• Chemical odours, coming from the building, rubbish or detached buildings. The odours can be sweet, bitter, ammonia or solvent smells
• Exhaust fans running at odd times
• Frequent visitors at odd hours
• Windows blackened out or curtains always drawn
• Also bottles, plastic containers and boxes with labels removed

Question 3

Clan lab safety considerations

Answer 3

• Leave the area immediately, your safety is paramount.
• Never touch, taste or smell any chemicals or equipment.
• Do not attempt to stop the chemical reaction, or turn any electrical devices such as lights or fans on or off. The simple act of turning on an electrical switch may cause an explosion.
• Do not shut off the water supply to the house or the chemical reaction.
• Do not smoke in or near a Clandestine Laboratory.
• Do not use tools, radios, cell phones, torches or devices that produce spark or friction.
• Do not re-enter premises

Question 4

Things to cover in initial interview with C/YP at clan lab

Answer 4

• Basic health questions such as: headaches, nausea, breathing difficulty, dizziness, fatigue
• The occupant’s details.
• Details of other siblings, children or YP’s at the address.
• The sleeping arrangements.
• The playing and eating areas.
• School or pre-school details.
• The name of their doctor.
• Knowledge of drugs, manufacturing, dealing activities.

Question 5

12 Things you must do for initial action at clan labs where C/YP located

Answer 5

• Removal of the child or YP from the immediate scene.
• Assigning of an officer to look after and monitor the child or YP. This officer will make themselves known to the Social Worker when they arrive at the scene.
• Provision of age appropriate explanations to the child or YP about what is going to happen to them, i.e. the need to use special clothing.
• Assessment of the child or YP by ambulance staff for injury, illness or respiratory distress.
• Request for CYF attendance at the scene (if not already done).
• Distribution of suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) to CYF staff, together with a
• ‘Decontamination Kit for CYPs’ for each child or YP.
• Placing of the child or YP in a Tyvek suit or having them wrapped in a blanket. This must occur before handover to Child, Youth and Family staff.
• Most appropriate decontamination for the child or YP.
• Photographing of the child or YP at the scene.
• Recording of the physical condition of the child or YP including any injuries.
• Recording of the mental state of the child or YP

Question 6

90 seconds rule

Answer 6

This rule assumes that if offenders are moving inside the lab then the atmosphere will sustain life. The IET can safely enter and remove suspects for up to 90 seconds (wearing minimum level of protection)

Question 7

Who can call a landslide in Clan Lab?

Answer 7

Any member of the initial entry team

Question 8

Definition of emergency

Answer 8

a. actual or imminent danger to human health or safety or
b. a danger to the environment or chattels so significant that immediate action is required to remove the danger arising from a hazardous substance or new organism