August 28, 2017
Cleaning up after a suicide requires the services of a professional trauma scene and bioremediation company. That’s because this unfortunate situation often leaves behind biological matter that has the potential to be dangerous, which makes remediation vital. Remediation is an effective and safe process of containing, cleaning, and disinfecting the area to its pre-incident state. […]
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
Some examples of biological hazards (biohazards) include certain bacteria, viruses, and medical waste. Next time you visit your doctor, take a quick look around the examination room and you will likely see biohazard containers labeled with this symbol. This symbol signifies a biohazard and any container donning it should be handled with caution. Biohazard Examples: a Closer […]
August 25, 2017
Are you thinking of becoming a crime scene technician, but aren’t sure where to get biohazard cleanup training? While not a federally regulated industry, a professional biohazard cleanup company takes best practices from applicable federal, state, and local agencies to ensure that they adhere to the right regulations Biohazard Cleanup Learning Material Although biohazard […]