Watching crime shows, you know the basic protocols the experts follow when inspecting a crime scene. You’ve also shown the faces of those who have lost their loved ones. But what exactly happens after? Are these scenes left untouched for months at a time? To begin with, there is the cleanup crew, the true heroes of the story. They take care of making sure everything is put back in place and that all bio hazardous materials are properly disposed of.
These technicians explain what it exactly takes to do their jobs right, and it’s never a pretty sight.
What the Job Entails
Crime scene cleaners or aftermath cleaners are often the ones in charge of cleaning and decontaminating scenes caused by homicides, suicides, accidents, and other forms of trauma. There’s only one requirement, and that is whoever is applying should be able to follow OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requirements.
