Biohazard Remediation: Here Are The Top 5 Situations When It’s Needed
For people who are not professionally trained in biohazard remediation, it can be easy to underestimate how dangerous and stressful it can be. Waste like blood, animal carcasses, and syringes are not just unpleasant to clean up, they are downright hazardous to your health.
Given the health and environmental risks involved, state and federal regulations govern the handling of hazardous materials to help ensure these situations are handled safely and properly. That’s why it is important to know when it’s time to call in the experts.
At the BioClean Team, we understand the risks involved and have the training, equipment, and compassion that’s needed. To help, here’s a list of the top five situations that require the expertise of a professional cleanup crew.
WHAT IS BIOHAZARD REMEDIATION?
Biohazard remediation goes well beyond standard cleanup. It is the systematic process of removing, cleaning, and disposing of hazardous materials. Strict protocols must be followed, and specialized cleaning agents are used to clean, decontaminate, and eliminate pathogens effectively.
Without proper removal, cleanup, and disposal, the biohazardous materials can pose severe health risks and even spread contaminants.
WHAT IS BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE?
Biohazard waste is any material, whether it’s liquid or solid, that contains an infectious or potentially infectious agent or substance that is considered a threat to public health or the environment.
Examples of biohazardous waste include, but are not limited to:
- Human tissue, organs, and body parts.
- Human bodily fluids, such as saliva, amniotic fluid, cerebrospinal fluid, pericardial fluid, and semen.
- Blood and blood products in liquid or semi-liquid form, and anything saturated with it.
- Medical needles, syringes, and lancets.
- Laboratory waste like discarded specimen cultures, blood, and body fluids in lab containers, results of cultures, etc.
- Animal carcasses, body parts, and any bedding materials.
WHEN IS PROFESSIONAL BIOHAZARD REMEDIATION REQUIRED?
Given the hazards, it is essential to know when to call an expert biohazard clean-up team. Here’s a list of the top five situations that require a professional:
Crime and trauma scenes
In the unfortunate event of a murder, assault, accident, or suicide, blood and other infectious biohazards can be left behind. Oftentimes, family members, property managers, and business owners are the ones faced with the overwhelming task of cleaning up after the traumatic event.
Aside from the health hazards, the emotional toll on family members and others impacted by the event can be devastating. Contacting a compassionate and discreet biohazard team to handle the cleanup is essential.
Infectious diseases and outbreaks
Infectious diseases like Hepatitis, Staph, and MRSA are highly contagious and easily passed between people through blood, bodily fluids, and contaminated surfaces. Any items that have been touched or used could be contaminated, and in many cases, the pathogens may be airborne.
Virus outbreaks, such as the emergence and spread of COVID-19, can also pose serious harm and even death.
In such cases, hiring a professional cleanup crew is the most effective way to decontaminate surfaces and objects.
Unattended death
Sadly, family members or loved ones sometimes pass away and are not discovered in a timely manner. When this difficult situation happens, you must contact a professionally trained and certified cleanup team.
The bodily fluids and waste excrement left behind from decomposition are biohazardous, as are other items in that environment.
A cleanup crew has the expertise and specialized equipment to properly dispose of the hazardous materials and remove odors from vehicles, homes, offices, and other areas.
Illegal drugs and chemical spills
In situations like methamphetamine (meth) labs, fentanyl contamination, or accidental chemical spills, do not attempt clean-up on your own. The toxic residues can be deadly, and a team of professionals must be called in for remediation.
Meth, for example, is often made in illegal, hidden labs inside residential homes, apartments, hotels, vehicles, RVS, and outdoor locations. Some of the homes are rentals, while others are overrun by squatters or transients.
These labs create massive amounts of toxic waste. If exposed to this waste, you can become poisoned and sick.
Hoarding or unsanitary living conditions
It can be extremely distressing when a landlord, property owner, or unsuspecting family member is faced with the daunting task of cleaning up gross filth or hoarded clutter. These situations are not only stressful but can pose a serious health risk.
Gross filth, including massive amounts of garbage, urine, feces, dirty dishes, and food waste, can pose a biohazard. Hoarded clutter can also pose a risk of infectious diseases or other hazards, such as heavy items falling or being tripped over.
In such situations, it is important to hire a team of professionals with substantial experience in junk removal who can properly dispose of hazardous materials and decontaminate the area.
Do you need professional biohazard remediation? If so, The BioClean Team is here to help. We have the training, certification, and specialized equipment necessary to handle cleanup tasks with compassion, safety, and effectiveness. Call us today.
