August 28, 2017
Biohazard remediation is needed in situations including crime and trauma scenes, unattended death, industrial accidents, or anywhere that blood, feces, urine, vomit, and other body fluids are present. Commercial cleaning products are not sufficient enough to remediate biohazards, and the most effective way to ensure site safety is to hire a professional biohazard remediation company, […]
August 28, 2017
Once police officers and other law enforcement officials have processed a crime scene, the crime scene cleaning process can begin. While it is often perceived that the police officers or crime scene investigators clean up the crime scene once it has been processed, the reality is that law enforcement officials do not have the means […]
August 28, 2017
Though there are few certainties in life, most of us can agree to one universal inevitability: accidents happen. Whether it’s at home or work, you may need to manage a situation that requires delicate and careful attention–including the cleaning up of chemicals and bodily fluids. One of the most potentially hazardous substances to clean […]
August 28, 2017
Does your occupation require bloodborne pathogens (BBP) training? If you work in a field in which you handle human blood or body fluids, cell strains, or sharps waste, then the answer to this question is most likely yes. The federal Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard was developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration […]
August 28, 2017
Biohazards are chemical or biological substances that are dangerous to the environment, humans or animals. These substances are categorized into four different biohazard safety levels (BSL) ranging from BSL-1 to BSL-4. Each biosafety level uses distinct control procedures for microbial and biological agent containment. Developed for use in enclosed laboratory facilities, biohazard safety levels help reduce lab […]
August 28, 2017
When you think of blood infections, you likely think of sepsis (also referred to as blood poisoning), which can inhibit your body from fighting infection and lead to death if not promptly treated. However, sepsis is not the only disease that can affect your blood. Bloodborne pathogens can cause infections and diseases including HIV, hepatitis, […]
August 28, 2017
Bloodborne viruses (BBVs) are viral infections that can be transmitted from person to person through blood or body fluids. Some ways that BBVs can be transmitted include sexual intercourse, needle sticks, or if the blood or body fluids of an infected person come into contact with another person’s mucous membranes, open wounds, or skin abrasions. […]
August 28, 2017
Biohazard crime scene cleanup companies specialize in removing potentially harmful contaminants, such as blood or other body fluids, and odors from crime scenes. Blood and body fluids can contain bloodborne pathogens and potentially cause diseases. When blood and body fluids get trapped in floors, walls, and even ceilings, these potential bloodborne pathogens can cause […]
August 28, 2017
Some believe that bloodborne pathogen cleanup is only necessary in medical settings, but that is not the case. Wherever human blood is spilled, bloodborne pathogens could be present. It’s important to treat all blood as if it contains potentially harmful pathogens that could cause disease. Law enforcement should always practice and be aware of […]
August 28, 2017
Biohazard cleanup is not easy, and it should not be done by someone who is untrained. A mop, bucket, and commercial cleaning product are simply not enough, and though it may appear that the area is clean, you cannot be sure that any or all biohazards were removed. Additionally, you may be exposing yourself to […]