IICRC Revising Current S540 Standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup

Applications to serve on the consensus body are being accepted until August 31.

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is revising the ANSI/IICRC S540 Standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup. Applications to serve on the consensus body are being accepted until August 31.

ANSI/IICRC S540 Standard defines criteria and methodology used by the technician for inspecting and investigating blood and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) contamination and for establishing work plans and procedures. The Standard describes the procedures to be followed and the precautions to be taken when performing trauma and crime scene cleanup regardless of surface, item or location. This Standard assumes that all scenes have been released by law enforcement or regulatory agencies.

Trauma and crime scene cleanup consists of the following components for which procedures are described in the ANSI/IICRC S540 Standard:

Principles of Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup
Safety and Health
Biocide and Antimicrobial Technology
Administrative Procedures, Documentation, and Risk Management
Inspection and Preliminary Determination
Equipment and Tools
Limitations, Complexities, Complications, and Conflicts
Structural Remediation
Vehicle and Machinery Construction
Contents Remediation
Containment and Disposal of Waste or Sharps
Confirmation of Cleanliness

The revised S540 will be developed under the ANSI Essential Requirements as American National Standards. To apply to serve on this consensus body, visit www.iicrc.org/SANSIIICRCS540.

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