September 3, 2024
In recent years, insurance companies have observed a troubling trend: a sustained surge in vehicle break-ins across the United States. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, over one million vehicle break-ins were reported in 2023 alone – and this number continues to increase each year. The year-over-year increase in car theft has been compounded […]
September 3, 2024
The opioid crisis is one of the most pressing public health issues of the 21st century. What began with the over-prescription of opioid painkillers has evolved into a widespread epidemic involving various illicit substances. Central to this crisis is fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid that has increasingly become a major concern due to its dangerous […]
May 21, 2021
About 20% of Americans pass away at home every year. If living alone, this is called an unattended death, an often overlooked situation that can not only impact loved ones but also those living in close proximity to the deceased. Ana Cardenas, a woman renting an apartment in El Paso found out first-hand how an […]
March 3, 2021
Biohazards often present dangers unseen to the human eye. You may not think much about it, but blood spillage is a common biohazard because bloodborne pathogens such as MRSA, HIV, and Hepatitis B & C viruses can be present, and transmitted through blood. This begs the question: when do I need a biohazard professional? When […]
September 10, 2020
Workers exposed to bloodborne pathogens are at risk to contract serious and even life-threatening illnesses. Even if you don’t think your situation requires a blood waste cleanup company – in cases where the spillage is smaller than a plate – harmful pathogens may still be present, posing health risks and liabilities. That’s why you should […]
August 13, 2020
What Can I Use to Cleanup Blood? Accidents involving blood pose serious health risks. Improper blood cleanup can result in serious consequences to you and those around you. Whether you work for a daycare facility and are asked to clean up after a bloody nose or if you are an EMT volunteer who is faced […]
December 3, 2019
Proper Bodily Fluid Cleanup Procedures and Equipment If there’s an accident in the home or business and large quantities of bodily fluids are involved, it is imperative that you call a professional bodily fluid cleanup company. Hazardous bloodborne pathogens and other transmittable diseases such as HIV, MRSA, various hepatitis strains and more may be present, […]
November 20, 2019
How to Disinfect Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Hand, Foot and Mouth (HFM) is a communicable disease prevalent in children. Consequently, if your child is affected by HFM, avoid close contact (kissing, hugging, sharing food/drink and utensils). Wipe down all surfaces that the infected child comes into contact with using disinfecting wipes or cleansers that […]
August 21, 2019
The word “unsanitary” is commonly used in everyday conversation — we’ve all seen dirty public restrooms or have let our laundry pile up a little longer than it should. But when does a living situation cross the line from merely being dirty to unsafe? How can landlords prevent their units from becoming uninhabitable? What is […]
August 21, 2019
Most of us are familiar with mold. The moist, musty smell of an old cellar or abandoned building is widely associated with mold growth. At its most basic, mold is a collection of tiny fungal spores, usually found in damp, dark areas. Some types of mold, such as black mold, can be toxic in their […]