Course Introduction:
Whether you’re a decontamination contractor, home inspector, property manager, environmental professional, housing authority, real estate professional, government agency, or simply looking to expand your knowledge, Apple Environmental’s training courses provide practical, science based education you can immediately apply in the field.
Our one and two day training programs are designed to help professionals confidently identify contamination concerns, understand current regulations, and learn proven methods for assessing and decontaminating properties affected by methamphetamine.
While meth labs still exist, today’s professionals are far more likely to encounter contamination resulting from methamphetamine use. Our courses prepare you to recognize both scenarios and understand the unique challenges each presents.
With hands on demonstrations, real world case studies, and decades of combined industry experience, you’ll leave with practical knowledge.
What You’ll Learn:
Our comprehensive training covers every stage of meth contamination and decontamination, including:
- The science behind methamphetamine contamination
- Differences between former meth labs and meth use contamination
- Health risks and exposure
- Property assessments and recognizing contamination indicators
- Site safety and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Developing effective decontamination plans
- Current decontamination methods and best practices
- Proper waste handling and disposal
- Clearance testing and confirmation sampling
- State regulations and industry standards
- Preparing professional documentation and final reports
- Working effectively with health departments, property owners, and other stakeholders
Every topic is taught using real world examples, current industry practices, and practical solutions you can put to work immediately.
Learn From Industry Leaders
Our training combines years of field experience, ongoing research, and practical application to provide education that reflects today’s industry challenges. We focus on helping professionals understand not only how to decontaminate properties, but why each step matters and how to confidently communicate with clients, regulators, and community partners.
Whether you’re attending to earn continuing education, improve your business, or better serve your community, our goal is to equip you with knowledge you can trust.
IICRC Continuing Education Credits are available upon request during registration.
Meet Your Trainers:
Ann Atkin is a Certified Decontamination Specialist, educator, and owner of Apple Environmental. She has spent years helping advance the meth decontamination industry through education, hands-on field experience, and collaboration with contractors, health departments, housing authorities, and real estate professionals across the country.
Her passion is making complex science practical, helping professionals confidently navigate meth contamination while protecting families and communities.
Mark Shepard is a Certified Decontamination Specialist with extensive experience in property management, business development, and field operations. His practical, solutions-focused approach helps students understand how to successfully apply industry best practices in real-world situations.
Together, Ann and Mark bring decades of combined experience and a shared commitment to raising the standard of meth contamination education.
For more information: Call 801-644-6384
