{"id":15,"date":"2026-01-20T21:28:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T21:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/purocleanstage.wpengine.com\/new-puroclean-demo\/?post_type=service&#038;p=15"},"modified":"2026-03-17T16:20:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T16:20:09","slug":"biohazard-cleanup","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/terre-haute-in-puroclean-terre-haute\/services\/biohazard-cleanup\/","title":{"rendered":"Biohazard Cleanup Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Traumatic accidents or events that have resulted in injury or death, require certified <strong>biohazard cleanup<\/strong> professionals. Our biohazard cleaning consists of the extensive cleansing and application of EPA approved hospital-grade disinfectants and then completely deodorizing the location. Chemical spills, blood, and human or animal remains are types of biohazard materials that call for professional remediation.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Biohazard Cleanup Services Include<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/terre-haute-in-puroclean-terre-haute\/services\/biohazard-cleanup\/hoarding\/\">Hoarding Cleanup<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/terre-haute-in-purolcean-terre-haute\/services\/biohazard-cleanup\/crime-scene-cleanup\/\">Crime Scene Cleanup<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/terre-haute-in-puroclean-terre-haute\/services\/biohazard-cleanup\/deodorization-odor-control\/\">Deodorization and Odor Control<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/terre-haute-in-puroclean-terre-haute\/services\/biohazard-cleanup\/sewage-cleanup-sanitization\/\">Sewage Cleanup and Sanitation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/terre-haute-in-puroclean-terre-haute\/services\/biohazard-cleanup\/virus-decontamination-and-protection\/\">Virus Decontamination and Protection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/terre-haute-in-puroclean-terre-haute\/services\/biohazard-cleanup\/blood-bodily-fluid-remediation\/\">Blood and Bodily Fluid Remediation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep in mind that state investigators aren\u2019t required to clear crime locations. When Police and investigators are finished gathering their evidence, the burden falls to the property owner to arrange biohazard cleaning services. Only after the authorities have collected all evidence and have released the scene can biohazard cleanup technicians start their work.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Blood or Other Potentially Infectious Materials (BOPIM) Standard<\/h3>\n<p>The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) put out a standard in 1991 to protect 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.<\/p>\n<p>The BOPIM standard helps protect approximately 5.6 million people in the healthcare field and similar occupations, which also includes biohazard remediation specialists. Biohazard restoration falls within the scope of the BOPIM standard.<\/p>\n<p>The BOPIM standard also has several requirements, as follows:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proper handling, transport and disposal of hazardous medical waste materials<\/li>\n<li>Using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)<\/li>\n<li>Using work practice controls<\/li>\n<li>Conduct a Health and Safety Assessment (OSHA requirement)<\/li>\n<li>Record keeping<\/li>\n<li>Mandatory training<\/li>\n<li>Specific required vaccinations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>More Common Biohazard Scenarios<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blood and bodily fluid<\/li>\n<li>Suicide or death<\/li>\n<li>Crime or homicide scenes<\/li>\n<li>Coronavirus contamination<\/li>\n<li>Chemical hazards<\/li>\n<li>Animal waste or remains<\/li>\n<li>Hoarding scenes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each and every time technicians handle potentially hazardous materials, they are doing so at considerable risk. Thus, following correct proper training and safety procedures are very important. 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 cleanup is complete.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Biohazard Cleanup Certification Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>Biohazard specialists are not required to obtain a certificate for their employment. However, biohazard technicians are required, by OSHA, to wear appropriate PPE while working around bloodborne pathogens. Furthermore, for technicians to perform biohazard restoration, local, city, state, and federal laws may call for licensing requirements. Laws may be in place that calls for the technicians to submit to background checks, fingerprinting, or further actions. Georgia\u2019s requirements are a perfect example. The state passed laws that affect businesses that provide trauma and crime scene remediation.<\/p>\n<p>PPE is the final line of defense and helps ensure the safety of workers. The equipment blocks hazardous material from entering the body through the skin, eyes, mouth, nose, or any other 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.<\/p>\n<p>Reputable and trustworthy remediation firms train their employees to work in the biohazard restoration industry. This training includes teaching OSHA\u2019s guidelines for handling biohazardous materials. This training protects all parties involved: technicians, bystanders, and future occupants. Furthermore, the risk of accidents and potential lawsuits is limited greatly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"template":"","class_list":["post-15","service","type-service","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/terre-haute-in-puroclean-terre-haute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/15","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/terre-haute-in-puroclean-terre-haute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/terre-haute-in-puroclean-terre-haute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/service"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/terre-haute-in-puroclean-terre-haute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/terre-haute-in-puroclean-terre-haute\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}