Clan Lab Flashcards
What is a planned entry of a clan lab
Must learn
Knowledge of a clan lab allows time to apply for a search warrant and plan the execution.
MUST consult National Clan Lab Response Team before executing the search warrant
What are symptoms from exposure to a clan lab
Headaches
Nausea
Burning skin
Coughing or choking
Four things to do if you locate a child at clan lab
Remove them
photograph
Record mental state
Ambos assess them
S135 definition of emergency hazard under hazardous substances + organisms act
Must learn
- actual or imminent danger to human health or safety
- danger to the environment or chattels so significant that immediate action is required to remove the danger arising from hazardous substance or new organism
If offenders are moving inside the lab the IET team can safely enter and remove suspects wearing minimal level of protection how long can this be?
90sec
Clan lab indicators OUTSIDE
Chemical odors coming from building
Windows blackened out
Exhaust fans running at odd times
Access denied to landlords
Clan lab indicators INSIDE
Lab glassware equipment and documents
Hot plates near chemicals
Containers with 2 layered liquids in them
Baking dishes or similar containing white crystal substance
Safety considerations when clan lab discovered
Leave area immediately
do not re enter premises
Never touch taste or smell chemicals or equipment
Do not smoke in or near clan lab
Unplanned entry when you locate a clan lab (initial action)
Preserve scene
Remove persons
Inform NCO and NCL
Isolate site and safety perimeter
Medics advise for any adverse effects
Police planned entry
Lab location
Type/size of lab
Active or inactive lab
Firearms/ weapons/booby traps
This will depend on nature of intel