December 13, 2013
First responders, crime scene cleanup crews and members of the law enforcement community, are often exposed to risk from various biohazards and blood borne illnesses. Risks associated with exposure to biohazards include diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis and MRSA. Many first responders may be unaware of the risks present when dealing with blood and bodily […]
December 3, 2013
In an era of drug-resistant “super bugs,” the recent cases of bacterial outbreaks highlight the importance of maintaining high levels of safety measures to prevent facing a difficult and dangerous biohazard cleanup job. A recent confirmed outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease was traced to a hot tub inside an Illinois fitness center just west of Chicago. […]
December 1, 2013
In an era of drug resistant “super bugs,” the recent cases of bacterial outbreaks highlight the importance of maintaining high levels of safety measures to prevent facing a difficult and dangerous biohazard cleanup job. A recent confirmed outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease was traced to a hot tub inside an Illinois fitness center just west of […]
November 15, 2013
After four years serving as an Assistant Pro at a golf course, Andrew Whitmarsh was ready for a major career path change. After hearing about the opportunity for a crime scene clean up job as a Field Technician with Aftermath through a friend, he decided to take a chance. Andrew traded in his clubs for […]
November 15, 2013
Eliminating tear gas residue tops the list of structural maintenance nightmares. It was designed to disable a human being and poses a great challenge for any crew tasked with tear gas clean up from any structure. Even pepper spray in a home can impact its livability. There is no such thing as an easy tear […]
October 24, 2013
Halloween is almost here! It’s time to embrace the chilly weather, lament our waning moments with daylight and, of course, cuddle up and watch our favorite horror films. Getting your thrills from spooktacular movies is always a treat, but have you ever wondered what it would take to clean up after some of the grisliest […]
October 23, 2013
The FBI reported that violent crime rose by .7% across the nation in 2012. What the report doesn’t address is the hidden risks to law enforcement as they respond to and investigate such crimes. More violent crime means blood cleanup and biohazard exposure from other bodily fluids that may carry dangerous bloodborne pathogens. Taking the […]