April 29, 2015
From spinach and sprouts, to hummus and ice cream, foodborne outbreaks are more commonplace than you’d expect; and Listeria is one of the main culprits. When a Listeria outbreak happens, it can cause serious interruptions to the food service industry. Just look at a few years ago, when Jeni’s Ice Cream and Blue Bell Creamery […]
March 24, 2015
Health and Safety Starts With You The basic science behind clean hands is partly what inspired the cleaning and sanitization process Aftermath uses to treat homes impacted by unattended death, hoarding, and other biohazard cleanup situations. Further, Aftermath follows stringent cross contamination prevention protocols. Strict procedures ensure that previously affected contaminants and materials do not […]
December 29, 2014
Excessive bleeding can be a frightening occurrence. However, awareness and training in proper first-aid procedures can help one cope with significant and even life-threatening injury. The following information can prove essential in emergency circumstances, for both the injured party and worried bystanders. How to Stop Bleeding When an Injury Occurs The first step to control […]
November 28, 2014
What You Need to Do if You Witness a Homicide Witnessing a murder has different immediate impacts on different individuals. The most important thing to do is get help and stay safe, even if you are afraid to contact the police or do not feel like you cannot handle any sort of interview. Be honest […]
October 7, 2014
Imagine that you are hosting a party and one of your friends volunteers to assist you in the kitchen. They are polishing a wine glass when the glass shatters and cuts them in a vulnerable place such as the wrist, leading to serious bleeding. Fortunately, you are able to get your friend immediate emergency care. […]
September 30, 2014
High Risk Situations and Warning Signs Why do people commit murder? Humans are one of the only species that will kill their own kind for reasons other than self-preservation. People commit murder to survive less often than people commit murder for other reasons. High profile mass murder and serial killer cases are far from the […]
August 28, 2014
Protect Yourself From Bloodborne Pathogens When blood is spilled, it’s essential that it is cleaned up properly in order to protect those in the area from bloodborne pathogens that can lead to serious health risks. Bloodborne pathogens exist in human blood, and can spread diseases from one human to another when proper precautions aren’t taken […]
January 22, 2014
In most states, you may NOT put biohazardous waste in a regular trash dump. For more information on proper crime scene cleanup and biohazard remediation, visit www.Aftermath.com or call 877-872-4339.
December 23, 2013
As friends and family gather at your home this holiday season, joy and cheer may not be all they spread. Keep your family safe from the flu virus with helpful tips from Aftermath Inc. biohazard cleanup specialists at Aftermath Inc., the only national U.S. company specializing in crime scene cleanup.
December 17, 2013
For many, the holiday season means traveling over the meadow and through the woods to visit friends and family. According to HotWire.com, more Americans are expected to travel throughout the 2013 Holiday season, paying 3 percent more for Thanksgiving hotel stays and 4 percent more for Christmas hotel stays, when compared to 2012 costs. But […]