Forensic Cleaning
Regulations, Standards and Resources

Whilst the Forensic Cleaning (also known as Bio Recovery, Crime Scene or Crime and Trauma Cleaning) industry is largely unregulated, there are some important standards and guidelines that should be followed.

The first consideration is waste.  In victoria the waste is regulated by the EPA and is considered to be a Prescribed Industrial Waste.

As such the waste must be handled in accordance with the regulations and can only be transported by an approved waste carrier.

The second consideration is safety.  If you’re conducting a clean up of your own property or a friends property for no reward, then you can pretty much do what you like.  
On the other hand, If your doing a job for payment, or you are a commercial entity, then you must comply with worksafe regulations.  Generally speaking Forensic Cleaning Projects should be considered as a hazardous environment and appropriate personal protective equipment must be used and all staff must be trained in it’s use.

For guidelines and standards, we follow the principles of the IICRC S540 Standard and the Forensic Operators Guidelines as published by the Restoration Industry Association.

IICRC S540 Standard can be purchased here

RIA Forensic Operators Guidelines can be purchased here

EPA Victoria

Regulations & Guidelines

Resources