The national and state documents that set out how methamphetamine contaminated properties should be assessed, remediated and validated in Australia. NAMC members are expected to work to the current version that applies in their state.
Covers the assessment, remediation and validation of former clandestine drug laboratories and other methamphetamine contaminated properties. Written by Dr Jackie Wright, it is the most practical national reference for how testing and decontamination should be carried out and reported.
Prepared by the Attorney General's Department and the Australian Crime Commission with industry and government specialists. Sets the framework for how regulators and qualified environmental specialists investigate and remediate sites affected by clandestine drug laboratories.
Explains the public health risks of chemical contamination from former drug laboratories. The guidance notes that the risks from methamphetamine labs also apply to contamination caused by smoking crystal methamphetamine.
Peer reviewed research on 63 people in 25 case studies who unknowingly lived in contaminated homes. Combines environmental data, reported health effects and hair analysis, and identifies behavioural, sleep, respiratory, skin, eye and headache effects.
Describes a documented clean up procedure for low level contamination of homes caused by smoking illicit drugs, especially crystal methamphetamine. Published by the WA Department of Health, it is useful for understanding when a lighter remediation approach may be appropriate.
The New South Wales framework for assessing, remediating and validating former drug laboratories, hydroponic plantations and other methamphetamine contaminated properties.
Queensland Health information on illicit drug laboratory sites, the hazards they leave behind and the responsibilities of property owners and local governments. Notes that rental properties are the most common locations.
An environmental health practice note for Victorian councils and practitioners on managing and remediating former clandestine laboratories.
Explains how WA Police notify local governments and other agencies when a lab is found, and sets out procedures for assessing and managing the public health and environmental risks that follow.
A short public brochure from WA Health and WA Police explaining what clandestine drug labs are, the risks they pose and what to do if you suspect one.
Western Australia's contaminated sites guideline, covering how contaminated land is identified, reported and classified, including sites affected by drug manufacture.
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Guidelines are updated from time to time and requirements differ between states and territories. Always check the issuing agency's website for the latest version, and contact your local council or state health department about obligations that apply to a specific property.
Most people never need to read a full guideline. Here is a quick way to find the part that matters for you.
Start with the Voluntary Code of Practice for an overview of how testing, remediation and validation should be done, then check your state's page for local rules on notification and reletting.
The national remediation guidelines and your state's clandestine laboratory guidance describe notification pathways, responsibilities and when a property can be declared fit for occupation.
Members must follow the Code of Practice and the guideline for the state they work in. NAMC accreditation standards set out how we assess compliance and what we may ask to see.
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