Biohazard Cleanup Services in Denver, CO

Biohazard cleanup involves cleaning, application of EPA-approved hospital-grade disinfectants, and deodorizing property where a traumatic event such as an accident, injury, or death has occurred. Thus, dealing with biohazards often involves blood, human or animal remains, chemical spills, and more.

Biohazard Cleanup Services Include

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

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

Learn more about What to Expect with Biohazard Cleanup.

The Blood Or Other Potentially Infectious Materials Standard

In 1991, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) set a standard to protect working individuals from the potential dangers of blood or other potentially infectious materials (BOPIM). Infectious pathogens, for example, are the Hepatitis B virus, HIV, the 2019 Novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and many others.

An estimated 5.6 million workers in healthcare and related jobs are covered by this standard. The biohazard restoration and cleaning Industry is also covered under the BOPIM standard.

Also, the BOPIM standard consists of several requirements, including:

• Record keeping
• Mandatory training
• Specific required vaccinations
• Proper handling, transport and disposal of hazardous medical waste materials
• Using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Using work practice controls
• Conduct a Health and Safety Assessment (OSHA requirement)

Common Biohazard Scenarios

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

PuroClean Certified Restoration Specialists technicians face significant risk each time they handle potentially hazardous items. For this reason, proper training and safety precautions are critically necessary. The training and safety actions are essential for both the technicians employed on the project and the individuals occupying the premises once the biohazard restoration is complete.

Biohazard Cleanup Certification Requirements

Biohazard technicians are not obligated to obtain a special certificate to go to work. They are to follow OSHA requirements and don the proper PPE when working with or close to bloodborne pathogens. We also suggest you follow the local city, state, and federal regulations for certain licensing obligations, laws, background checks, fingerprinting, or additional requirements to work in biohazard restoration. For example, the state of Georgia voted in a new law directly related to any company providing restoration services for crime scene and trauma cleanup.

PPPE protects the safety of workers and is the last line of defense. This equipment protects the skin, eyes, mouth, nose, and other body parts from being exposed to hazardous material. The extent of PPE used on each job may differ on different sites. However, PPE should always include complete face protection, cut-resistant, and nitrile gloves, properly assigned waterproof coveralls, and a respirator.

Reputable and trustworthy remediation companies train their employees to work in the biohazard restoration field. This training includes teaching OSHA’s guidelines for handling biohazardous materials. This training protects all parties: technicians, bystanders, and future tenants. Furthermore, the risk of accidents and potential lawsuits reduces significantly.

Our Biohazard Cleanup Process

• The first task of the remediation crew is to inspect and flag all areas that need biohazard cleanup, perform a health and safety assessment, and identify the magnitude of the biohazard cleanup. When the specialists have a plan in place, restoration begins immediately
• All technicians will take precautions to ensure their safety and that of anyone close to the biohazard affected areas.
• The crew will then eradicate and dispose of all potentially infectious materials from the project.
• OSHA regulations dictate exactly the way hazardous medical waste should be handled. As an example: spinal fluid, peritoneal fluid, amniotic fluid, and any other bodily fluids are carefully handled and relocated to a licensed hazardous medical waste incinerator.
• According to state regulations and industry guidelines, technicians are required to dispose of porous materials such as fabric and carpeting that cannot be sufficiently cleaned.
• Non-porous items that can be salvaged will be cleaned with hospital grade cleaning products. If these items are non-restorable, our technicians will cart off and dispose of these items.
• Following the cleaning process, technicians deodorize all affected locations and return these areas to pre-contamination shape and appearance. One procedure that proves areas are fully cleansed and ready again for habitation is to have a licensed industrial Hygienist perform clearance testing.
• Odors can normally be managed by the removal of unsalvageable affected materials and by cleaning items with hospital-grade disinfectants. However, tough situations may call for additional procedures of deodorization to achieve success.

Empathetically Provided Biohazard Cleanup Services

PuroClean Certified Restoration Specialists are very aware of their actions and make efforts not to add to an already trying situation. With any property damage, the loss experienced by the property owners is already relatively high, and we try not to compound stress. We try very hard to be extra sensitive, with a complete understanding of the extreme emotions and traumatic situations being experienced. We will always show empathy, extra care, and attention.

The PuroClean RapidDefense™ Program

The PuroClean RapidDefense™ Program by PuroClean is the absolute most efficient way to clean, which involves the use of EPA approved hospital-grade disinfectants in public locations. This cleaning system helps halt the spread of pathogen-based illnesses, like Influenza, Norovirus, and the 2019 Novel coronavirus (COVID-19). These cleaning methods use Environmental Protection Agency-registered, safe cleaning solutions to give up to 90 days of protection against pathogens. Contact us before an outbreak can occur, and to help you to maintain the cleanest premises possible.

For Biohazard Cleaning Services, Call PuroClean Certified Restoration Specialists!

When in need of biohazard restoration services, call the PuroClean Certified Restoration Specialists to clean and restore the contaminated areas. Our professionals use state-of-the-art tools and methods to effectively remediate the affected areas.

The high standard of our restoration services, the timeliness with which we can deliver a completed project, and our authentic empathy are why we are the perfect choice for your biohazard remediation cleanup needs. PuroClean Certified Restoration Specialist promises to rescue and restore all properties within our service zones.

Cleaning and applying hospital-grade cleaners of frequently touched objects and surfaces are the required actions to aid in stopping the spread of respiratory diseases like coronavirus. Since any surface can be re-contaminated after cleaning, and because the coronavirus is also spread person-to-person, PuroClean’s cleaning services are not guaranteed to stop the spread of coronavirus. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html) For more information regarding coronavirus, its spread, and prevention.