Biohazard Cleanup Services in Miami, FL

Biohazard remediation often means working to clean up areas where a traumatic event has happened, and requires certified cleanup of chemical spills, blood, or human and animal remains. Cleaning locations during a biohazard cleaning includes the application of EPA approved hospital grade disinfectants and complete deodorization of the affected space.

Our Biohazard Cleaning Services:

• Virus Decontamination and Protection
• Sewage Cleanup and Sanitation
• Deodorization and Odor Control
• Hoarding Cleanup

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

The Blood or Other Potentially Infectious Materials (BOPIM) Standard

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) put out a standard in 1991 to help guard all workers from the dangers of blood or other potentially infectious materials (BOPIM). Hepatitis B virus, HIV, the 2019 Novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and many others are examples of Infectious pathogens.

The BOPIM standard helps protect approximately 5.6 million workers in the healthcare field and similar occupations, that also includes biohazard remediation companies. Biohazard restoration falls within the bounds of the BOPIM standard.

Additionally, the BOPIM standard includes several requirements, as follows:

• 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

More Common Biohazard Scenarios

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

Every time abatement specialists handle potentially hazardous items, they are doing so at significant risk. Thus, following specific proper training and safety procedures are crucial. This is important not only for their own individual 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 required to obtain a specific certificate to do their work. They are to follow OSHA requirements, however, to wear the proper PPE when working with or close to bloodborne pathogens. We also suggest you check 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 that corresponds to any company providing restoration services for crime scene and trauma restoration.

PPE is the final line of defense and aids to ensure the safety of workers. PPE equipment prevents hazardous material from entering the body through the skin, eyes, mouth, nose, or any additional area. Although PPE is different from job to job, it should always have full-face protection, cut resistant and nitrile gloves, properly designated waterproof coveralls, and a respirator.

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

Our Biohazard Cleanup Process

• The first task of the restoration crew is to inspect and identify all areas needing biohazard cleanup, perform a health and safety inspection, and identify the scope of the biohazard cleanup. When the specialists have a plan mapped out, restoration begins immediately
• All technicians will take precautions to ensure their safety and the safety of anyone near the biohazard affected locations.
• The PuroClean technicians will then remove and dispose of all potentially infectious materials from your property.
• OSHA rules dictate exactly the way hazardous medical waste is to be handled. For example: spinal fluid, peritoneal fluid, amniotic fluid, and any additional bodily fluids are carefully handled and relocated to a licensed hazardous medical waste incinerator.
• According to state regulations and industry standards, technicians are obligated to dispose of porous materials like fabric and carpeting that cannot be properly cleaned.
• Non-porous items that are salvageable will be cleansed with hospital grade disinfectants. If these items are non-restorable, our technicians will remove and dispose of these items.
• Following the cleaning process, technicians deodorize all affected locations and return these places to pre-contamination condition and appearance. One procedure that proves areas are completely cleaned and ready again for habitation is to have a licensed industrial Hygienist perform clearance testing.
• Odors can usually be managed by the eradication of unsalvageable affected materials and by cleaning items with hospital-grade disinfectants. However, difficult situations may call for further procedures of deodorization to accomplish success.

Providing Biohazard Cleanup Services with Empathy

No matter if you’re the customer, occupant or owner of the property, PuroClean realizes and understands the magnitude of suffering you’re going through. Our restoration specialists strive to be exceptionally empathetic and understanding so as not to add to the sense of loss that may be felt. Biohazard remediation particularly can be extra traumatic. Therefore, all PuroClean employees empathize with all involved, showing the utmost compassion and respect throughout the cleanup process.

The PuroClean RapidDefense™ Program

PuroClean has adopted a cleaning process that we feel is the best way to clean. The PuroClean RapidDefense™ Program consists mainly of the application of EPA certified hospital-grade disinfectants in high traffic areas. The 2019 Novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Norovirus, Influenza and many more pathogen-based germs are the focus of our RapidDefense™ Program, helping to stop the spreading of such illnesses. Environmental Protection Agency-registered, safe solutions are used for this method for up to 90 days of protection from pathogens. Contact PuroClean to stop an outbreak and help build a safe and 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 professionals to thoroughly clean and restore your contaminated areas. PuroClean technicians will sufficiently restore your contamination and damage using state-of-the-art techniques and equipment.

The expert level of our restoration services, the quickness that we deliver these services, and the compassion of our team throughout this trying time, helps to make PuroClean your go-to biohazard damage restoration company. We vow to do whatever it takes to restore and rescue properties in all of the towns, cities, and communities with our service area.

*As not all PuroClean offices offer biohazard cleaning services, please contact the PuroClean home office at 1-800-775-7876 to help you find a PuroClean office that may be able to help you.

Cleaning and application of hospital grade cleaners of frequently touched objects and surfaces are the recommended actions to aid in stopping the spread of respiratory diseases, like coronavirus. Since any surface can be contaminated after cleaning, and because the coronavirus is also spread person-to-person, PuroClean’s cleaning services are not guaranteed to thwart 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.