Biohazard Cleanup Services in Wilmington, IL

Traumatic events or accidents that have resulted in injury or death, require certified biohazard restoration professionals. This biohazard cleaning consists of the thorough 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 cleaning.

Our Biohazard Cleaning Services:

• 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 clean crime scenes. 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 released the scene will biohazard cleanup professionals start their work.

The Blood or Other Potentially Infectious Materials (BOPIM) Standard

The (BOPIM) standard means “blood or other potentially infectious materials”. Infectious pathogens can be anything from Hepatitis B, HIV, and even the 2019 Novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and much more. In 1991, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) set forth a standard to protect all employees from dangers due to blood or other potentially infectious materials (BOPIM).

This standard helps protect nearly 5.6 million workers in the healthcare field and related jobs, which also includes biohazard remediation companies. Biohazard remediation is within the scope of the BOPIM standard.

Additionally, the BOPIM standard includes 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

Every instance that technicians need to handle potentially hazardous materials, it is quite a significant risk. Thus, adhering to safety procedures and the correct training is necessary. The significance of these procedures are both for the employees and people who will later occupy the previously biohazard affected space. The technicians and residents depend on these safety procedures. The safety of both technicians and residents from biohazard dangers is of utmost importance during and after the project.

Biohazard Cleanup Certification Requirements

Biohazard workers are not required to obtain a special certificate to go to work. They are to follow OSHA requirements, however, to wear the proper PPE when working with or near bloodborne pathogens. We also suggest you follow the local city, state, and federal regulations for exact licensing obligations, laws, background checks, fingerprinting or other possible requirements to perform biohazard restoration. For example, the state of Georgia put forth a new law that is directly related to any company providing restoration services for crime scene and trauma cleanup.

Personal Protective Equipment or PPE is the last line of defense that aids in keeping workers safe. PPE stops any hazardous materials from touching workers, through skin, eyes, nose, mouth, or any other exposure. Exact PPE does vary depending on the project, however, it should always consist of properly designated waterproof coveralls, nitrile gloves which are also cut resistant, full-face protection, and a respirator.

Additionally, well established restoration firms offer biohazard handling training for new employees. The training consists of learning on-the-job safety procedures as set by OSHA, for handling biohazardous waste. Learning these things reduce risks of accidents, or even potential litigation situations.

PuroClean Biohazard Cleanup Process

• Upon arrival, the remediation specialists will inspect and identify all affected areas, conduct a health and safety inspection, and make a determination as to the scope of the biohazard cleanup. When the crew has a plan put together, remediation begins immediately.
• PuroClean will first take measures to ensure their safety and the safety of others near the affected areas.
• Technicians then remove and dispose of all potentially infectious items from the project.
• OSHA regulations will explain how hazardous medical waste is handled. As an example, spinal fluid, peritoneal fluid, amniotic fluid, and other body fluids are carefully removed and transported to a certified hazardous medical waste incinerator.
• Per industry standards and state regulations, technicians have to get rid of porous materials such as fabric and carpeting that can’t be adequately cleaned.
• Hospital-grade disinfectants will be used on non-porous items that can be saved. If the items prove to be non-restorable, our technicians will remove and dispose of such items.
• After the cleaning process, technicians will deodorize all affected locations and assure the areas are returned to pre-contamination cleanliness and appearance. One procedure that ensures areas are totally cleansed and ready for people is to have a licensed industrial Hygienist perform clearance testing.
• Odors are normally controlled by the getting rid of uncleanable contaminated materials and cleaning with hospital-grade cleaning products. However, difficult situations may require further methods of deodorization to achieve the desired goal.

Providing Biohazard Cleanup Services with Empathy

PuroClean restoration specialists are very aware of their actions and make efforts to not add to an already stressful situation. With any sort of property damage, the sense of loss felt by the property owners is already quite high, and we try not to compound stress. Owners and technicians of PuroClean try very hard to be extra sensitive, with full understanding of the extreme emotions and traumatic situations present. PuroClean will always show empathy, extra care and attention.

The PuroClean RapidDefense™ Program by PuroClean

PuroClean’s PuroClean RapidDefense™ Program is the best way to clean, which includes the application of EPA approved hospital-grade disinfectants in public areas. Our system helps eliminate the spread of pathogen-based illnesses, such as Influenza, Norovirus, and the 2019 Novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This procedure uses Environmental Protection Agency-registered, safe solutions to provide up to three months of barrier against pathogens. Contact us before an outbreak occurs to assist you in creating a clean environment.

For Biohazard Cleaning Services, Call PuroClean!

If you find yourself needing biohazard cleaning and restoration expertise, call PuroClean and allow us to clean and remediate the affected site. Our trained technicians use the newests, state-of-the-art equipment and methods to effectively and efficiently clean and restore your affected property.

The expert level of our restoration work, the quickness that we deliver these services, and the compassion of our team throughout this difficult time, helps to make us your ideal biohazard damage restoration choice. We promise to do whatever it takes to help 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 800-775-7876 to help you find a PuroClean location that may be able to help you.

Cleaning and application of hospital grade disinfectants of frequently touched objects and surfaces are the suggested actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, like coronavirus. Since any surface 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.