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The Dark and Challenging World of Crime Scene Cleanup
TLDR Crime scene cleanup is a niche part of the cleaning industry that involves decontamination and requires specialized technicians who can handle the gore and remain sympathetic to the families involved. These technicians encounter scenes of violent deaths, decomposing bodies, and meth labs, and must follow specific rules and procedures for disposing of biohazardous waste.
Timestamped Summary
00:00
Crime scene cleanup is the topic of this podcast episode, discussing the details and rules surrounding the process.
04:09
Crime scene cleanup is a niche part of the cleaning industry that involves decontamination and requires a specific type of person who can handle the gore and remain sympathetic to the families involved.
08:18
Crime scene cleanup technicians encounter three main types of scenes: violent deaths (homicides, suicides, accidents), decomposing bodies, and meth labs, which are known for their toxic and explosive nature.
12:21
Crime scene cleanup technicians use various tools and equipment, such as solvents, shovels, putty knives, steamers, and a no-touch cleaning system, to clean up scenes and remove biohazardous materials, and they may also need carpentry tools, ladders, sledgehammers, and a camera for documentation purposes.
16:22
Crime scene cleanup technicians must follow specific permits, rules, and procedures for disposing of biohazardous waste, and while the industry itself is not nationally regulated, technicians are required to follow OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standards and receive company training.
20:26
Crime scene cleanup technicians must incinerate biohazardous waste and may need to store it in refrigerated spaces until they have enough to go to the incinerator, and they also have to dispose of waste from meth labs at special dumps with a hazmat permit.
24:16
Crime scene cleanup technicians are at risk for stress disorders and must not have depressive disorders or other mental health issues, and the cost of cleaning a bloody room can range from $1,000 to $6,000 depending on the severity of the scene.
28:42
Crime scene cleanup companies make money off of tragedy, which some argue is the commercialization of death, but others see the value in having professionals handle the cleanup rather than leaving it to the family or friends of the victim.
32:34
The podcast episode concludes with a discussion about various terms and experiences in prison, including the use of food items as currency, escapes, and slang terms.
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