January 15, 2014
Not every job requires employees to undergo compassion training, but in a profession that deals with suicide cleanup, it’s crucial. The team at Aftermath Inc. Suicide Cleanup understands the importance of respectful suicide cleanup. Aftermath Pennsylvania’s Supervisor, Joe Matos, believes compassion in the face of tragedy is the beginning of the recovery process, which is […]
January 13, 2014
Hoarding is defined as the excessive collection of items, in addition to the inability to throw away possessions. According to the Mayo Clinic, the illness is also called compulsive hoarding and compulsive hoarding syndrome and may be a symptom of obsessive compulsive disorder. The illness is hardly uncommon – it is estimated that 1.2 million […]
January 13, 2014
Suicide is a growing epidemic in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the nation. In 2010 (the most recent year for which reliable data is available), 38,364 suicides were reported. In that year alone, someone died in the U.S. by […]
January 9, 2014
Although Aftermath Inc. Crime Scene Cleanup does not conduct remediation of Legionnaires’ disease, they have experience in biohazard remediation and can lend their expertise to the prevention of bacterial outbreaks. The following are ways some ways to prevent an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease, specifically in hot tubs: Maintain water systems in which Legionella grow, including […]
January 8, 2014
What remains at the scene of a tragedy is often less prevalent in the minds of the public, for understandable reasons. However, it can be a continual risk to others if the crime scene cleanup is not properly tended to. Aftermath Services shares why it is so critical to ensure that proper crime scene cleanup […]
January 6, 2014
December 30, 2013
Carpet cleaners and maid services clean but they do not truly sanitize, meaning potentially dangerous biological material is left behind. Aftermath Inc. Crime Scene Cleanup has pioneered a sophisticated, science-based approach to remediation that protects the health and safety of people and restores property after tragedies such as suicides, murders, mass casualty incidents, unattended natural […]
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 […]
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 […]