Evaluating Biohazard Service Providers

We understand it can be overwhelming and difficult to deal with a traumatic situation, but we are here to offer our support, expertise, and resource. Below is a comprehensive checklist for you to use in your search for a dependable, professional cleanup company. A qualified provider should have the appropriate licenses and certificates readily available upon request.

Our goal is to educate and empower you to make the best decision for you, your family, or your business.

The 28-Point Checklist

Required By Law

*A qualified vendor should be able to produce these documents on-site if requested.

OSHA – Employee Safety

1. *Bloodborne pathogen training and compliance
2. *Written exposure control program
3. *Training and use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
4. *Hazard assessment and communication training and SDS compliance
5. Job-specific training: fall protection, hearing safety, back safety, power tool safety, and lock-out/tag-out safety
6. Respiratory protection training and compliance
7. Heat illness risk management training, including on-site heat stress level testing
8. Hepatitis B vaccinations

EPA & State Environmental Agencies – Environmental Safety

9. *State-specific licensed medical waste generator
10. EPA RRP Lead Paint certified
11. Asbestos compliant: (1) does not disturb asbestos-containing material in its process OR (2) is a licensed asbestos abatement contractor
12. Medical waste transporter license, where applicable
13. Contract with a licensed medical waste disposal company, where applicable
14. Ongoing medical waste handling/transporting and process training
15. Biohazard placarding on vehicles

Industry best practices

 Standard Procedures

16. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the cleanup and disinfection process
17. Use of specifically designed chemicals formulated for biohazard remediation
18. Validated references from customers
19. Employee training facility
20. Employee background checks
21. Pre-employment screening and random drug testing
22. Clean driving records of its employees
23. Does not use subcontractors
24. Fully bonded and insured, including employee theft coverage
25. Workers compensation insurance
26. Commercial general liability insurance
27. Contractor’s environmental liability insurance
28. Vehicle insurance