Clandestine Meth Labs
According to NLECTC staff, course content should cover dangers that could be found in a lab and signs to look for such as lithium strips taken from batteries, kerosene and pseudoephedrine. Emphasize the importance of wearing proper equipment, especially respirators, and ways to handle possibly contaminated individuals. So-called “shake and bake” meth presents special dangers because the plastic containers are designed to hold beverages, not combustible chemicals.
Additional Resources: An Introduction to Clandestine Meth Labs (1995 downloads )