It's an Add-on

 

By "add-on," we mean that crime scene cleaning is an activity and business that is added to an existing small business, in most instances. Few people working a 40 hour week, punching a time clock have the opportunity to enter this business, unless they have some of the following:

 

- A working spouse

- A flexible work schedule

- A cell-phone which can be answered 24/7/365

- A big pot of cash

 

Historically, primarily, carpet cleaners were the first to enter this field in a big way. Others included morticians, and off-duty first responders. As time passed and OSHA became involved in employer-employee relations involving exposure to blood and bloodborne pathogens, the field widened.

 

Water damage restoration companies are well positioned to enter this field, we know. Their training lends itself to work performed in the crime scene cleanup business. Likewise, firefighters are well positioned to enter this field. Their training and hours are very well suited for entering this field. A firehouse with just a few co-workers interested in entering this business will usually do fine because they are first responders, as well as trained.

 

Here at Crime Scene Cleanup Magazine, we like to say, "Don't quit your day job." Put another way, don't run out and pay someone a large amount for training. At least consider the possibilities of adding crime scene cleanup as an "add-on.