October 25, 2024
Fentanyl continues to be one of the most dangerous and prevalent substances in the opioid epidemic. Even trace amounts of it can be easily absorbed by the body, leading to respiratory and cardiac concerns. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shares that, in 2023, 81,083 people died from fentanyl-related overdose. While fentanyl is […]
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 […]
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 […]
July 31, 2020
Aftermath Services offers the industry’s only coronavirus (COVID-19) disinfection program with verifiable surface testing. Added surface testing provides a new level of measurability and is critical to both proactive controls and the efficacy of containment measures. Detection of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) on Environmental Surfaces Aftermath Services’ verifiable surface testing utilizes RT-PCR technology to determine the presence […]
July 29, 2020
The death of a loved one is a heartbreaking event that causes a myriad of emotions to surface. Once the immediate shock fades and the police leave, you may be confused about what to do next. We consider ourselves to be 2nd responders — once the dust settles and you don’t know where to turn, […]
June 23, 2020
As businesses and organizations are developing plans to address the COVID-19 outbreak, many are looking to include surface testing into their protocols. Surface testing, especially in high touch areas, is critical in curbing the spread of COVID-19, especially since the virus can live on some surfaces for up to 17 days. With numerous testing methods […]
June 9, 2020
As the number of new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases begins to slow and businesses start to reopen, it’s crucial to maintain proper COVID-19 safety precautions to prevent further spread. Organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have been pivotal in publishing up-to-date materials to help businesses stay safe. Recently, they published some […]
June 9, 2020
While most people probably use the terms cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing interchangeably in everyday life, they do not mean the same thing. Misuse of these terms, especially within the biohazard remediation and virucidal disinfection industry, can cause misunderstandings and, importantly, could have real-life consequences. Read, ‘Knowing the Difference Between Disinfectants & Antimicrobials.’ What is Cleaning? […]