Biohazard cleanup

9/3/2024 (Permalink)

Biohazard symbol

If your property requires hazmat, trauma, or crime scene cleanup and restoration, SERVPRO® is your trusted partner.

The process begins after the police finish their investigation, we then can start our cleanup, repair, and restoration process by evaluating the damage. This helps us figure out what equipment and cleaning methods we need to use.

We carefully assess the level of biological and chemical contamination to ensure we meet all health, environmental, and government regulations. Since trauma situations can involve dangerous substances, we put in the effort to deliver thorough biohazard and crime scene cleanup services. This way, we ensure that everyone in or around your property can feel safe in a restored environment. You can rely on SERVPRO to manage your biohazard cleanup, repair, and restoration with the highest level of respect and professionalism.

Biohazard cleanup

9/3/2024 (Permalink)

Biohazard symbol

If your property requires hazmat, trauma, or crime scene cleanup and restoration, SERVPRO® is your trusted partner.

The process begins after the police finish their investigation, we then can start our cleanup, repair, and restoration process by evaluating the damage. This helps us figure out what equipment and cleaning methods we need to use.

We carefully assess the level of biological and chemical contamination to ensure we meet all health, environmental, and government regulations. Since trauma situations can involve dangerous substances, we put in the effort to deliver thorough biohazard and crime scene cleanup services. This way, we ensure that everyone in or around your property can feel safe in a restored environment. You can rely on SERVPRO to manage your biohazard cleanup, repair, and restoration with the highest level of respect and professionalism.

Biohazard cleanup

9/3/2024 (Permalink)

Biohazard symbol

If your property requires hazmat, trauma, or crime scene cleanup and restoration, SERVPRO® is your trusted partner.

The process begins after the police finish their investigation, we then can start our cleanup, repair, and restoration process by evaluating the damage. This helps us figure out what equipment and cleaning methods we need to use.

We carefully assess the level of biological and chemical contamination to ensure we meet all health, environmental, and government regulations. Since trauma situations can involve dangerous substances, we put in the effort to deliver thorough biohazard and crime scene cleanup services. This way, we ensure that everyone in or around your property can feel safe in a restored environment. You can rely on SERVPRO to manage your biohazard cleanup, repair, and restoration with the highest level of respect and professionalism.

Biohazard/Bio Recovery

7/17/2024 (Permalink)

Sterilization of Bio material

WHAT'S INVOLVED IN CLEANUP?

• SUICIDE
  The emotional toll on friends and family can be devastating when someone dies by suicide. Suicide attempts that are successful can also cause significant damage to a home, such as with gun suicides that affect a large area. SERVPRO® will remediate all organic material and properly dispose of affected items in accordance with biohazard regulations.
• UNATTENDED DEATH
  An unattended death occurs when a body goes undiscovered for an extended period. After death, the body begins to decompose, which can be a very distressing and gruesome process for a family to witness. Decomposition leads to odors, insects, bacteria, and mold. SERVPRO's goal is to fully sanitize the affected area and remove any contaminated personal property.
• HOMICIDE/TRAUMA
  Once the crime scene investigation is complete, SERVPRO® steps in to help restore the area to normal. We specialize in cleaning up not just bodily fluids and biohazards, but also remnants of the criminal investigation, such as tear gas, fingerprint dust, and chemicals. We work efficiently and carefully to remove all traces of the trauma, and we have experience collaborating with law enforcement. 
• INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS
  All biohazardous materials must be properly disposed of and handled by certified technicians who comply with OSHA and EPA regulations. This is crucial for the safety of everyone involved. Business owners, landlords, and commercial/industrial property managers risk legal issues and lawsuits if the area is not decontaminated and sanitized correctly. SERVPRO of Davenport/Bettendorf is trained to address the unique challenges of workplace biohazard remediation, including dealing with machinery and transportation.

Biohazards

9/1/2023 (Permalink)

After a hazmat, trauma, or crime scene there is cleanup that needs to be done. SERVPRO has the experience, tools, and chemicals to clean up biological and chemical contaminants. These types of incidences require compliance with all environmental, governmental, and health regulations. We make sure to remember to treat the property with respect and to whomever may be involved with empathy and professionalism. Before we can begin the cleanup process there usually needs to be an investigation by police, after they are done, we assess the property to determine what cleaning products and equipment needs to be used. These types of incidences are handled very much with care, considering out technician’s bodily health and mental health as well.

All About Biohazards

7/19/2023 (Permalink)

Biohazards are biological materials that can cause threat to human health and the environment. These biohazard materials can be in the form of microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. They can also be biological toxins, such as venom or poisons. Biohazards can be as simple as blood or bodily fluids.

The ten examples of biohazards are:

1. Bacteria

Bacteria is on the most common biohazard. Some examples of this are Salmonella, E.coli, and Staphylococcus Auras (mRsa).

2. Viruses

Another common biohazard ranging in illnesses from the common cold to HIV, Ebola and most the most current Covid-19.

3. Fungi

A microorganism that can cause a biohazard. These organisms can cause infections in humans and animals or can cause allergies or asthma.

4. Parasites

These are organisms that live in or on other organisms. Health concerns can be as serious as Malaria, Toxoplasma and Giardia.

5. Biological Toxins

Which are toxins that can be produced in living organisms which can be poison's. This can be in the form of venom, Tetrodotoxins, or botulinum toxin. Based by snakes, spiders, pufferfish, or bugs. 

6. Bloodborne Pathogens

They are microorganisms that can be transmitted through blood or other bodily fluids. Some examples include HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. These are transmitted thru needles or other sharp objects.

7. Prions

Prions are abnormal infection proteins that can cause a group of rare degenerative brain disorders.

8. Biosolids

A nutrient-rich organic material resulting from treatment of sewage. These materials are sometimes used as fertilizer in agriculture.

9. Zoonotic Diseases

These can be transmitted from animals to humans. Some examples of this is Influenza (Bird Flu), West Nile Virus, and Lyme Disease. They are spread from infected animals, or through consumptions of contaminated animal products.

10. Environmental toxins

Chemicals or substances that can be harmful to human health or the environment. These toxins can be found in industrial waste, pesticides, and heavy metals. Some examples are Lead, Mercury, and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB).

SERVPRO has the method to clean all biohazards. It is essential you protect yourself from all exposures in the workplace.