Verify the business

  • Legal business name and direct contact information
  • General liability and workers' compensation information as applicable
  • Relevant training and experience for this type of scene
  • Any state or local license, transporter, or disposal requirements
  • Who will actually enter and perform the work

Review the technical plan

  • Affected-area assessment and containment
  • Cleaning and disinfectant process
  • Material removal criteria
  • Waste classification, packaging, transport, and destination
  • Completion criteria and documentation

Review the agreement

  • Price, deposit, and payment timing
  • Included work and explicit exclusions
  • Change-order authorization
  • Insurance billing responsibilities
  • Cancellation terms and access authorization
  • Handling of valuables, photographs, and personal information

Primary references

General information only. Requirements and circumstances vary by jurisdiction and incident.