What is the IICRC S540 standard?
IICRC S540 is the industry consensus standard for trauma and crime scene cleanup. Covers bloodborne pathogens, unattended death cleanup, suicide scene remediation, and biological hazard decontamination. Defines worker PPE, waste handling under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030, and Regulated Medical Waste disposal. Published by IICRC.
Category: Biohazard & Trauma
Reviewed: 2026-04-19
Source: IICRC S540 (current edition) · OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030
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