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IICRC Seeks Comment on Crime Scene Cleanup Standard
January 23, 2023
The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has opened a public review for the revised draft of IICRC S540 Standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup.
The IICRC S540 Standard establishes the procedures and methodology to be followed when inspecting and investigating blood and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) contamination. It also defines precautions to be aware of when performing trauma and crime scene cleanup. The standard is available for review and comment as part of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 45-day public review period until March 6.
Download the revised draft standard and submit your comments online here.
About IICRC
The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is an ANSI-accredited standards-setting body for the flooring inspection, floor covering, and specialized fabric cleaning and disaster restoration industries. Organized in 1972, IICRC currently represents more than 5,700 certified firms and 54,000 certified technicians in 22 countries. For more information, visit www.iicrc.org.
