Biohazard Cleanup Services in Anderson, SC

Biohazard remediation involves cleaning, application of EPA approved hospital grade disinfectants, and deodorizing property where a traumatic event like an accident, injury, or death has happened. Thus, working with biohazards often means dealing with blood, human or animal remains, chemical spills, and more.

Biohazard Cleanup Services Include

• Hoarding Cleanup
• Crime Scene Cleanup
• Deodorization and Odor Control
• Sewage Cleanup and Sanitation
• Virus Decontamination and Protection
• Blood and Bodily Fluid Remediation

Bear in mind that state investigators aren’t required to sanitize crime scenes. When the authorities and investigators have completed gathering their evidence, the responsibility falls to the owner of the property to arrange biohazard cleaning professionals. Only after police have collected all evidence and have re-opened the scene will biohazard cleanup professionals start their work.

The Blood Or Other Potentially Infectious Materials Standard

The (BOPIM) standard stands for “blood or other potentially infectious materials”. Infectious pathogens can range from anything from Hepatitis B, HIV, and even the 2019 Novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and much more. In 1991, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) set forth a standard to protect all workers from dangers due to blood or other possible infectious materials (BOPIM).

The BOPIM standard helps protect about 5.6 million workers in the healthcare field and related occupations, which also includes biohazard remediation employees. Biohazard remediation falls within the bounds of the BOPIM standard.

The BOPIM standard additionally consists of specific requirements, such as:

• Conduct a Health and Safety Assessment (OSHA requirement)
• 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

Common Biohazard Situations

• Coronavirus contamination
• Chemical hazards
• Animal waste or remains
• Hoarding scenes
• Blood and bodily fluid
• Suicide or death
• Crime or homicide scenes

Each and every time abatement specialists handle potentially hazardous items, they are doing so at significant risk. Therefore, following correct proper training and safety procedures are crucial. This is important not only for their own personal safety but also for the people who will live or work in the property after the biohazard restoration is complete.

Does Biohazard Cleanup Require Certification?

Biohazard technicians are not obligated to obtain a specific certificate to go to work. They are to follow OSHA requirements, however, to wear the proper PPE when working with or around bloodborne pathogens. We also recommend you follow the local city, state, and federal regulations for certain licensing obligations, laws, background checks, fingerprinting or other possible requirements to do biohazard restoration. For example, the state of Georgia put forth a new law that corresponds to any company performing restoration services for crime scene and trauma remediation.

PPE ensures the safety of technicians and happens to be the last line of protection. This equipment protects the skin, eyes, mouth, nose and other body parts from coming into contact to hazardous material. The extent of PPE used on each job may be different on different projects. However, PPE should always consist of full face protection, cut resistant and nitrile gloves, properly assigned waterproof coveralls and a respirator.

Furthermore, reputable restoration companies offer biohazard remediation courses for technicians. That includes learning OSHA’s on-the-job safety procedures when working with biohazardous materials. Doing so reduces the risk of accidents and probable lawsuits.

PuroClean Biohazard Cleanup Process

• Upon arrival, the remediation team will inspect and identify all affected areas, conduct a health and safety assessment, and make a determination as to the scope of the biohazard project. When the crew has a plan put together, remediation begins immediately.
• PuroClean will first take measures to ensure their safety and the safety of others near the affected areas.
• Technicians then gather and dispose of all potentially infectious items from the site.
• OSHA regulations will dictate how hazardous medical waste is handled. For example, spinal fluid, peritoneal fluid, amniotic fluid, and other body fluids are carefully removed and taken to a certified hazardous medical waste incinerator.
• Per industry standards and state regulations, technicians have to get rid of porous materials such as fabric and carpeting that can’t be sufficiently cleaned.
• Hospital-grade disinfectants will be used on non-porous items that can be salvaged. If the items prove to be non-restorable, our specialists will remove and dispose of such items.
• Following the cleaning process, technicians will deodorize all affected areas and assure they are returned to pre-contamination conditions and appearance. One procedure that proves areas are totally cleansed and ready for people is to have a licensed industrial Hygienist conduct clearance testing.
• Odors are normally controlled by the getting rid of uncleanable contaminated items and cleaning with hospital-grade disinfectants. However, difficult situations may require further methods of deodorization to achieve success.

Empathetically Provided Biohazard Cleanup Services

PuroClean restoration professionals are very aware of their actions and make attempts to not add to an already stressful situation. With any sort of property damage, the feeling of loss felt by the property owners is already very present, and we try not to add to this stress. Owners and technicians from PuroClean strive to be extra sensitive, with full understanding of the vulnerable emotions and traumatic situations being experienced. PuroClean will constantly show empathy, extra care and attention.

The PuroClean RapidDefense™ Program

PuroClean’s PuroClean RapidDefense™ Program is the best way to clean, which includes the use of EPA approved hospital-grade disinfectants in public areas. Our system helps eliminate the spread of pathogen-based illnesses, such as Influenza, Norovirus, and the 2019 Novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This procedure uses Environmental Protection Agency-registered, safe products to give up to three months of protection against pathogens. Contact us prior to an outbreak occurs to assist you in creating a clean atmosphere.

For Biohazard Cleaning Services, Call PuroClean!

If your home or business is in need of biohazard cleanup and remediation, contact PuroClean and our team of technicians to thoroughly clean and restore your contaminated areas. PuroClean technicians will sufficiently restore your contamination and damage using state-of-the-art methods and equipment.

PuroClean’s commitment to quality, compassion and speed of delivery throughout the entire project propels us above all other competition, and makes us the top choice in the industry. PuroClean vows to go the extra mile to rescue, clean and restore required locations in all communities within our service area.

*As not all PuroClean offices offer biohazard cleaning services, please contact the PuroClean home office at 800-775-7876 to help you find a PuroClean location that may be able to help you.

Cleaning and application of hospital grade cleaners of frequently touched objects and surfaces are the much needed actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, like coronavirus. Since any surface can be re-contaminated after cleaning, and since the coronavirus is also spread person-to-person, PuroClean’s cleaning services can’t be guaranteed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html) for more information about coronavirus, its spread, and prevention.