Clan Labs Flashcards
90 Second Rule
This rule assumes that if offenders are present and moving inside the laboratory then the atmosphere will sustain life. It assumes that the IET (wearing the minimum level of PPE for the IET) may safely enter and extract suspects for a period of up to 90 seconds
Clan Lab Indicators
Outside
- Expensive security and surveillance gear
- People coming outside only to smoke
- Frequent visitors at odd hours
- Windows blackened out or curtains always drawn
Clan Lab Indicators
Inside
- Lab glassware, equipment and documents
- Containers with clear liquids in them with a chalky coloured solid on the bottom or similar
- Baking dishes or similar containing white crystalline substance
- The presence of hot plates near chemicals
What are some safety considerations upon encountering a Clan Lab?
- Leave the area immediately, your safety is paramount
- Do not re-enter the premises
- Never touch, taste or smell any chemicals or equipment
- Do not smoke in or near a clan lab
What are some signs or symptoms that you may have been exposed to chemicals at a Clan Lab?
- Headaches
- Watery or burning eyes
- Nausea
- Burning skin
Three types of clan labs
- Extraction
- Conversion
- Synthesis
Immediate action at the scene regarding children and young persons
- Removal of CYP from immediate scene
- Place CYP in Tyvek suit or in blanket, must occur before handover
- Use age appropriate explanations about what will happen, e.g. need to wear special clothing
- Assessment of CYP by Ambulance - medical attention takes priority over decontamination - OC must ensure medical facility is aware of contamination prior to admission
- Assigning officer to look after and monitor CYP and liaise with social worker
- Request for OT attendance at scene
- Distribute PPE to OT staff
- Photographing CYP at scene
- Recording physical condition of CYP
- Consider securing clothing worn by CYP as an exhibit
Preliminary interview with CYP
- Basic health questions such as headache, nausea, breathing difficulties
- Name of CYPs doctor
- Occupants details
- Details of other siblings or CYPs at address
- Sleeping arrangements
- Playing and eating areas
- School or pre-school details
- Knowledge of drugs, manufacturing, dealing activities
Definition of Emergency
S135 Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996
Emergency means—
(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
List the actions to take upon an unplanned entry
- Immediately remove persons of interest
- Isolate the site and maintain a safety perimeter
- Preserve the crime scene
- Seek medical advice if you experience any adverse effects
What is a planned entry? Who must you consult with prior to executing any SW?
A planned entry is when you have knowledge of a suspected clan lab ahead of time.
The National Clan Lab Response Team.
List four of your emergency powers under S137 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996.
137 Emergency powers
- Direct any person to stop any activity which may contribute to the emergency.
- Direct any person to leave any place in the vicinity of the emergency:
- Direct any person to refrain from entering the vicinity of the emergency:
- Requisition any property for use in the emergency.
What safety equipment is required when dealing with clan labs?
Levels of Protection:
*Level A (extreme high hazard):
- Fully encapsulated suit and self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
- Highest level of respiratory and skin protection
*Level B (unknown hazards):
- Protective suit and SCBA
- Highest level of respiratory protection
- Intermediate level of skin protection
*Level C (fully assessed hazards):
- Protective suit and air purifying respirator (APR) or Re-breather
- Intermediate level of respiratory and skin protection
*Level D (no hazards)
- Work uniform/overalls, eye and hand protection
- Incidental body protection
*Fire Extinguishers
*First Aid Kits
What are the two types of clan lab investigations?
Planned entry and unplanned entry.
What is the aim of an unplanned clan lab entry?
To rapidly convert the unplanned entry into a planned response with appropriate structure and procedures.
