Professional biohazard cleanup and decontamination services delivered with discretion, care, and industry-approved protocols.
Biohazard restoration often means working to clean up areas where a devastating event has happened, and requires professional cleanup of chemical spills, blood, or human and animal remains. Cleaning areas during a biohazard cleaning includes the application of EPA approved hospital grade disinfectants and complete deodorization of the affected space.
It is important to remember that the state officials are not obligated to clean up a crime scene. When police investigators are finished gathering evidence from the area, the duty of cleaning the area shifts to the property owner to employ biohazard cleaning services. Professional cleanup technicians can arrive onsite only when the police have gathered all evidence related to the crime.
In 1991, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a standard to protect workers from the risk of blood or other possibly infectious materials (BOPIM). Infectious pathogens include the Hepatitis B virus, HIV, the 2019 Novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and many more.
The standard helps protect approximately 5.6 million workers in the healthcare industry and related occupations, which also includes biohazard restoration businesses. Biohazard remediation is within the scope of the BOPIM standard.
Additionally, the BOPIM standard includes several requirements, as follows:
Common Biohazard Scenarios
Every single time that PuroClean professionals handle materials that are possibly hazardous, they are taking a chance of significant risk to their safety. This is why following precise safety methods and exact training procedures are necessary. Following these procedures is not only important to the technician’s safety, but for the safety of tenants who will later reside and occupy the affected space once the biohazard cleanup and remediation is finished.
To work as a biohazard specialist, a certification is not required. However, biohazard workers are strongly required to wear proper PPE when working around bloodborne pathogens. The state of Georgia recently passed a law which affects any business providing restoration services related to trauma and crime scene cleaning and restoration. Therefore, you need to review and follow local city, state, and federal laws that could call for special licensing or have certain laws in place for licensing requirements, background checks, fingerprinting or additional factors that may apply to biohazard cleanup companies.
PPE is the final line of defense and aids to ensure the safety of workers. The equipment stops hazardous material from reaching the body through the skin, eyes, mouth, nose, or any other area. Although PPE is different from job to job, it should always include full-face protection, cut resistant and nitrile gloves, properly designated waterproof coveralls, and a respirator.
Reputable and trustworthy remediation companies train their employees to work in the biohazard restoration field. This training includes implementing OSHA’s directions for handling biohazardous materials. This training protects all involved: technicians, bystanders, and future occupants. Furthermore, the chance of accidents and potential lawsuits reduces greatly.
What Our Customers Say:
PuroClean Biohazard Cleanup Procedures
No matter if you’re the customer, occupant or owner of the project location, PuroClean completely grasps the magnitude of pain you’re going through. Our restoration crews strive to be exceptionally empathetic and understanding so as not to worsen the sense of loss that is already felt. Biohazard remediation particularly can be especially traumatic. Therefore, all PuroClean employees empathize with all individuals, showing the utmost compassion and respect throughout the restoration process.
The PuroClean RapidDefense™ Program by PuroClean is the absolute most efficient way to clean, which involves using of EPA approved hospital-grade disinfectants in public locations. This cleaning process helps halt the spread of pathogen-based illnesses, like Influenza, Norovirus, and the 2019 Novel coronavirus (COVID-19). These cleaning procedures use Environmental Protection Agency-registered, safe products to give up to 90 days of safe-guard against pathogens. Call PuroClean before an outbreak can occur, and to help you to maintain the cleanest conditions possible.
Contact your local PuroClean when you’re in need of biohazard restoration professionals. PuroClean technicians will clean and restore your contaminated property. State-of-the-art equipment, tools and procedures will be used by our technicians to effectively manage your damage.
PuroClean’s commitment to quality, compassion and timeliness of delivery throughout the complete project propels us above all other cleaning companies, and makes us the clean 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.
*Please note that not all PuroClean offices offer biohazard cleaning services, please contact the PuroClean home office at 800-775-7876 and we will help find a PuroClean location that can help you.
Cleaning and application of hospital grade disinfectants of frequently touched objects and surfaces are the suggested actions to help stop the spread of respiratory diseases, like coronavirus. Since all surfaces and objects can be re-contaminated following cleaning, and because the coronavirus is also spread person-to-person, PuroClean’s cleaning services cannot 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 regarding coronavirus, its spread, and prevention.
Find answers to common questions about our services
Technicians are trained and certified in OSHA regulations, bloodborne pathogen handling, and biohazard remediation standards. Ongoing education ensures PuroClean of Clackamas teams remain current with best practices and safety protocols.
If biohazard contamination has penetrated building materials, such as subflooring or drywall, those materials are removed and replaced. PuroClean of Clackamas teams will explain where reconstruction is needed.
In some cases, yes. Non-porous items are more easily sanitized, while porous materials often require removal and replacement. PuroClean of Clackamas expert restoration teams evaluate each item individually to make that determination.
All contaminated materials are packaged, transported, and disposed of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. This may involve incineration or specialized waste treatment facilities licensed to handle biohazards.
Yes. Professional biohazard cleanup uses approved disinfectants and testing protocols to ensure that spaces are safe for re-entry by all occupants, including pets and children.
Technicians are trained and certified in OSHA regulations, bloodborne pathogen handling, and biohazard remediation standards. Ongoing education ensures PuroClean of Clackamas teams remain current with best practices and safety protocols.
If biohazard contamination has penetrated building materials, such as subflooring or drywall, those materials are removed and replaced. PuroClean of Clackamas teams will explain where reconstruction is needed.
In some cases, yes. Non-porous items are more easily sanitized, while porous materials often require removal and replacement. PuroClean of Clackamas expert restoration teams evaluate each item individually to make that determination.
All contaminated materials are packaged, transported, and disposed of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. This may involve incineration or specialized waste treatment facilities licensed to handle biohazards.
Yes. Professional biohazard cleanup uses approved disinfectants and testing protocols to ensure that spaces are safe for re-entry by all occupants, including pets and children.
Our biohazard cleanup team is trained, certified, and experienced in handling sensitive cleanup situations. We follow industry standards and established safety protocols to support effective and compliant remediation.
Biohazard situations can be overwhelming. Our team works with insurance providers when applicable and keeps homeowners informed throughout each stage of the cleanup process.
Certain biohazard situations require immediate attention. Our team is available 24/7 to respond when urgent cleanup is needed.
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Even after a fire is extinguished, smoke, soot, and odor can continue to affect your home. Fire damage restoration services address visible damage while also helping reduce lingering effects that impact indoor air quality and surfaces.
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Mold often develops as a result of unresolved moisture or hidden water damage. Professional mold remediation helps identify affected areas, contain growth, and restore healthy indoor conditions.
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Biohazard situations, including crime scene cleanup and virus decontamination, require specialized cleaning and handling to protect health and safety. Biohazard cleanup services address contamination using proper protocols and professional care.
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Water damage can result from unexpected leaks, flooding from storms, plumbing failures, or appliance malfunctions. Our certified teams focus on rapid water removal, drying, and stabilization to help prevent further damage and mold growth.
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