Basic Investigation Kit

Every investigator should have immediate access to the following:

• Paper & pencil	• One-time use camera with flash
• Measuring tape (30 feet)	• Hi-visibility barricade tape
• Report forms	• Chalk/lumber crayon

Site Level Kit

In addition, these materials should be available on site for more serious incidents.

• Polaroid camera	• Work gloves
• 35mm. or digital camera	• Evidence containers & tags
• First Aid Kit	• Basic hands tools
• Utility knife	• Compass
• Magnifying glass	• Clipboards
• Florescent spray paint (for marking)	• Latex examination gloves
• Reflective vest	• Safety glasses & ear plugs
• Flashlights	• Felt tip markers
• Notebooks & writing pads

Corporate Level Kit

These may be helpful where off site travel is required and/or for more complex incidents.

• Cassette voice recorder	• Office supplies (for 3-4 people)
• Copies of regulations or standards	• Hacksaw, putty knife
• Noise and gas measuring equipment	• Light meter
• Drawing equipment & graph paper	• Wrenches, pliers, hammer etc.
• Inspection mirror with flexible arm	• Magnet with telescope handle
• Paper & plastic evidence bags	• Nails, screws & unidriver
• Bottles & glass sealers for evidence	• Rubber, plastic & leather gloves
• Tyvek coveralls	• Respirators and other PPE
• Tape measure (100 feet)	• Leatherman tool
• Calculator	• Thermometer
• Video Camera	• Evidence and photo logs
• Nylon string	• Extra film & batteries
• Brushes (wire and bristle)	• Hand wipes
• Carpenters Level	• Tire pressure & tread depth gauges
• Surveyor Pins

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