Biohazard Cleanup Services in Greater St. Louis and Metro-East Illinois

Biohazard cleanup in Greater St. Louis and Metro-East Illinois involves cleaning, applying EPA-approved hospital-grade disinfectants, and deodorizing property where a traumatic event such as an accident, injury, or death has occurred. Thus, projects with biohazards often mean dealing with blood, human or animal remains, chemical spills and more.

We offer services in Metro-East Illinois, St Louis, Belleville, Edwardsville, Granite City, Alton and surrounding areas.

Included Within The Biohazard Cleanup Services

• Hoarding Cleanup. Hoarding situations often involve significant accumulation of items that can pose health and safety hazards. Our team carefully sorts, removes, and disposes of clutter while addressing any biohazardous materials, such as mold, bacteria, or pests, that may have developed. We work compassionately to help restore the property to a clean, safe, and livable condition.
• Crime Scene Cleanup. We provide professional cleanup for areas affected by crime scenes, including the removal of blood, bodily fluids, and other biohazards. Our team follows strict safety protocols and works discreetly to restore the space while ensuring it is fully sanitized and safe for use.
• Deodorization and Odor Control. Persistent odors caused by smoke, mold, sewage, or other contaminants can be challenging to eliminate. Our deodorization services use advanced techniques and equipment, such as thermal fogging and ozone treatments, to remove odors at their source, leaving the space fresh and odor-free.
• Sewage Cleanup and Sanitation. Sewage backups and spills present serious health risks due to the presence of harmful bacteria and viruses. Our sewage cleanup services include removing contaminated water, thoroughly sanitizing affected areas, and ensuring that all surfaces are safe and hygienic.
• Virus Decontamination and Protection. We offer comprehensive cleaning and disinfection services to eliminate viruses and pathogens from residential and commercial properties. Using EPA-registered disinfectants and advanced equipment, we help create a safe and protected environment for occupants.
• Blood and Bodily Fluid Remediation. Cleanup involving blood and bodily fluids requires careful handling to prevent exposure to biohazards. Our trained technicians follow rigorous protocols to safely remove and disinfect affected areas, restoring them to a sanitary condition while maintaining sensitivity and professionalism.

Bear in mind that the state is not responsible for restoring a crime scene. After police investigators gather evidence from the scene, it is the responsibility of the property owner to seek biohazard cleaning services. A professional cleanup company can arrive onsite only after the police have gathered all evidence related to the crime.

BOPIM Standard

In 1991, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) put forth a standard to protect workers from the dangers of blood or other possibly infectious materials (BOPIM). Infectious pathogens include the Hepatitis B virus, HIV, the 2019 Novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and many others.

The standard helps protect approximately 5.6 million workers in the healthcare field and related occupations, including biohazard restoration businesses. Biohazard remediation is within the scope of the BOPIM standard.

The BOPIM standard also 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

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

PuroClean specialists face significant dangers every time they handle potentially hazardous items. For this reason, the practice of proper training and safety steps are critically important. The training and safety actions are important for both the technicians employed on the project and the persons who will be occupying the premises once the biohazard restoration is complete.

Is Certification Needed to Perform Biohazard Cleanup?

To work as a biohazard technician, a certificate is not required. However, biohazard specialists are obligated to wear proper PPE when working in areas with bloodborne pathogens. Georgia recently passed legislation that affects any business providing remediation services related to trauma and crime scene cleanup and restoration. Therefore, you need to review and follow local city, state, and federal regulations that may call for special licensing or have certain rules and regulations in place for licensing requirements, background checks, fingerprinting, or further factors that may apply to biohazard cleanup businesses.

Personal Protective Equipment or PPE stands as the final line of protection that helps keep workers safe. PPE guards against any hazardous materials from reaching the workers through skin, eyes, nose, mouth, or other exposure. Particular PPE does vary depending on the surroundings. However, it should always include properly designated waterproof coveralls, nitrile gloves which are also cut resistant, full-face protection, and a respirator.

Additionally, well-established restoration companies offer biohazard handling training for new employees. The training includes learning on-the-job safety procedures as set by OSHA for handling biohazardous materials. Learning these methods reduces the risks of accidents or even potential lawsuits.

The PuroClean Process of Biohazard Cleanup

• Initial Inspection and Planning: Upon mobilization, the remediation crew will inspect and identify all affected areas, conduct a health and safety assessment, and determine the scope of the biohazard project. Once the plan is finalized, remediation begins immediately.
• Ensuring Safety: PuroClean takes precautions to protect the safety of both the remediation team and anyone near the affected areas before beginning the cleanup process.
• Removing Infectious Materials: Technicians carefully remove and dispose of all potentially infectious items from the site to prevent further contamination.
• Handling Hazardous Medical Waste: In accordance with OSHA regulations, hazardous medical waste, such as spinal fluid, peritoneal fluid, and other bodily fluids, is safely removed and transported to a certified hazardous medical waste incinerator.
• Disposal of Porous Materials: Porous materials, including fabric and carpeting that cannot be sufficiently cleaned, are disposed of per industry guidelines and state laws.
• Sanitizing Non-Porous Items: Non-porous items that can be restored are treated with hospital-grade disinfectants. If items are deemed non-restorable, technicians will remove and dispose of them appropriately.
• Deodorization and Clearance Testing: After cleaning, technicians deodorize all affected areas and restore them to pre-contamination cleanliness and appearance. For assurance, a licensed industrial hygienist may conduct clearance testing to confirm the space is safe for re-occupancy.
• Odor Control: Odors are typically eliminated by disposing of contaminated items and cleaning with hospital-grade products. In more severe cases, additional deodorization methods may be used to achieve complete success.

Empathetically Provided Biohazard Cleanup Services

As with any property damage, PuroClean remediation professionals ensure that their actions do not worsen the sense of loss of the property owners. PuroClean owners and technicians are exceptionally aware, understanding that those involved may be emotionally fragile. When working with this type of cleanup, it is imperative always to show extra care and compassion. PuroClean technicians empathize with all materially interested individuals dealing with these traumatic events.

The PuroClean RapidDefense™ Program

The PuroClean RapidDefense™ Program by PuroClean is the most efficient way to clean, which involves using EPA-approved hospital-grade disinfectants in common areas, high traffic zones. This cleaning system helps halt the spread of pathogen-based sickness germs, like Influenza, Norovirus, and the 2019 Novel coronavirus (COVID-19). These cleaning procedures use Environmental Protection Agency-registered, safe cleaning solutions to give up to 90 days of protection against pathogens. Contact PuroClean before an outbreak occurs and to help you provide the cleanest premises possible.

For Biohazard Cleaning Services, Call PuroClean!

When in need of biohazard restoration services, call the PuroClean professionals to clean and restore the contaminated areas. Our professionals use state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to effectively remediate the affected areas.

The quality of our remediation services, the speed at which we deliver them, and the empathy we demonstrate throughout the process make PuroClean your ideal damage restoration company. We pledge to do whatever it takes to fully clean, remediate and rescue properties in all the cities and towns we serve.