biohazard

our biohazard clean up Process

  1. identify scope of affected areas

    First of all, the remediation crew identifies the affected areas and determines the scope of the biohazard cleanup. Once a plan is in place, remediation efforts begin as quickly as possible.

  2. safety precautions

    Then, technicians take steps to maintain their safety and that of other individuals near the cleanup site.

  3. Removal

    Afterward, they remove all potentially infectious materials from the site.

  4. Waste disposal

    Hazardous medical waste, such as spinal fluid, peritoneal fluid, amniotic fluid, and other bodily fluids, is handled following OSHA regulations. It's then sent to a licensed hazardous medical waste incinerator.

  5. Removing porous material

    Technicians remove porous materials like fabric and carpeting following industry standards and state regulations.

  6. Decontaminate & Sanitize

    Non-hazardous materials are either removed or decontaminated and sanitized if they are salvageable.

  7. Deodorize

    After cleanup and sanitization, technicians deodorize the affected areas. Walls and flooring may be sealed to cover any remaining stains from the incident.

  8. FINISHING UP

    Removing contaminated materials, then cleaning and sanitizing is often enough to control odors. In some cases, the crew will use hydroxyls or ozone to ensure the odor is eliminated.

biohazard clean up services

  • Blood and Bodily Fluid Remediation

  • Virus Decontamination and Protection

  • Sewage Cleanup and Sanitation

  • Deodorization and Odor Control

  • Crime Scene Cleanup

  • Hoarding Cleanup

Biohazard cleanup involves cleaning, sanitizing, and deodorizing areas where a traumatic event such as an accident, injury or death has occurred. Thus, dealing with biohazards often means dealing with blood, human or animal remains, chemical spills, and more. Keep in mind that the state is not responsible for cleaning up a crime scene. After police investigators collect evidence from the scene, it is up to the property owner to seek biohazard cleaning services. A professional cleanup team can arrive onsite only after the police have gathered enough evidence related to the crime.

The Blood or Other Potentially Infectious Materials (BOPIM) Standard

In 1991, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a standard to protect workers from the risk of blood or other potentially infectious materials (BOPIM). Infectious pathogens include the Hepatitis B virus, HIV, and many others.

This standard helps protect approximately 5.6 million workers in the healthcare industry and related occupations. Biohazard remediation falls within the scope of the BOPIM standard.

Also, the BOPIM standard has several requirements, including:

  • Using work practice controls

  • Using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Proper handling, transport, and disposal of hazardous medical waste materials

  • Specific required vaccinations

  • Mandatory training

  • Record keeping