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The Benefits of IICRC Certification
In this video Paul Pritchard talks about the benefits of IICRC certification and some of the courses available through Decon Systems Australia. For our latest IICRC course schedule and prices (including early bird specials), visit our online booking system....
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Australian Voluntary Code of Practice Released
This Australian Voluntary Code of Practice is a welcome and much needed document outlining best practice operating procedures, and expected behaviours by industry service providers. We are pleased that our current training programs are very much aligned with this code...
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Case Study: Meth Lab Clean Up Gone Wrong
During the methamphetamine manufacturing process, chemical compounds become airborne (volatilised) and settle out, depositing onto walls, into heating/cooling units, ceilings, appliances, floors, carpets, and other typical household items throughout the building’s...
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Meth Testing: Managing Client Expectations and Uncertainty
Your business reputation and that of the industry you are part of, will either be enhanced or compromised by your actions. We have a responsibility to do the right thing. This article provides some thoughts as to what the right thing might look like. Since the...
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Meth Contamination: Commonly Asked Questions
Methamphetamine (commonly known as Ice or Crystal Meth) has been a well-documented social issue in our society for a number of years. The use and manufacture of methamphetamine inside property leaves chemical residues which can be hazardous to occupants. Decon Systems...
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Industry Code of Practice – Why it is Needed
No tenant, property owner, prospective purchaser, real estate agent or property manager wants to find out that a property they have an interest in has a meth history. Australian real-world research shows that knowing and understanding what meth contamination may be...
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Meth Labs: What You Need to Know
It’s easy to believe that meth labs are a myth, existing randomly in tucked away corners of suburbs that don’t affect us. This is far from the truth however and landlords, investors and property managers need to be ever diligent to spot and report them, for the sake...
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Dangerous Chemicals Found in Methamphetamine
Crystal methamphetamine is one of the most destructive illicit drugs in Australia, with a very high potential for dependency and addiction. Unlike cocaine, heroin, and marijuana, methamphetamine is not a naturally occurring substance. What Is Crystal Meth? ...
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Meth Contamination: Insured or Not?
Australia’s expanding illicit drug problem is having an ever-increasing impact on investment property owners, with a growing number of rentals being contaminated by meth. Along with contamination come accusations – squarely levelled at the agent – about how it was...
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No Compulsory Testing for ACT Rentals
The ACT government does not intend to introduce compulsory methamphetamine testing for rental properties, despite specialists in decontamination reporting an increased workload as more houses are found to be affected. Western Australia's government is set to consider...
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Statement from Decon Systems’ Management
The team at Decon Systems have worked extremely hard to build a credible business that serves some of Australia’s largest and highly reputable cleaning and restoration companies, building inspectors and property management firms. Delivering balanced courses based on...
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Mandatory Meth Testing in WA?
Western Australia's ice epidemic could impact homeowners with the State Government set to consider mandatory testing for methamphetamine contamination in rental properties. The move to test if houses have been used as drug labs, or had residue from meth use,...
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