The words “biohazard remediation” may make some nervous, especially when a group of people dressed in a full gear of personal protective equipment (PPE) are associated. If a violent crime, accident, or suicide occurs on a property, biohazard remediation is needed. Learning what biohazard remediation is and why it’s a necessary part of biohazard cleanup can help you understand why you should hire a group of biohazard cleaning experts.
What Are Biohazards?
Any product that comes from the body is considered a biohazard or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). These include:
- Blood
- Amniotic fluid
- Body fat
- Spit
- Semen
- Vaginal secretions
- Tissue
- Fecal matter
- Urine
Blood is the most common biohazard found at accident and crime scenes. However, it’s not uncommon to find a mixture of biohazards located in one area. If biohazards aren’t properly addressed and removed from an area, there’s a high chance of disease transmission. It only takes a small amount of blood or bodily fluid to expose you to potentially life-changing diseases.
The majority of biohazards are from viruses, toxins, and bacteria. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has four classifications for biohazards, depending on the severity of harm they cause. These include:
- Level One: Poses a minimal threat (E. Coli).
- Level Two: Causes moderate harm (Hepatitis B or C)
- Level Three: High-risk pathogens that can transmit when airborne (Tuberculosis)
- Level Four: Deadly pathogens with no treatment or cure (Ebola)
What Is Biohazard Remediation?
Biohazard remediation is the process of cleaning up the biohazards. This process includes the proper disposal, removal, cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting of the affected area, which goes above and beyond the standards of normal cleaning. Biohazard remediation is needed after a death or accident.
Types of Biohazards Cleanups
There are several types of scenes that require a biohazard cleanup. Let’s a take a look at the few most common reasons when a biohazard cleanup is necessary:
Hoards
While many people may not believe so, a biohazard cleaning company is needed for a hoard. In the majority of hoards, it’s not uncommon to find rat urine and feces covering objects inside of the home, dead animals, and human feces scattered throughout the affected area. Rodent urine and feces are an incredibly dangerous containmentant, as they can carry the Hantavirus. The Hantavirus can be a lethal disease and currently has no known treatment.
Accidents
The location of an accident or injury can leave biohazards behind. If there’s any blood or bodily fluids present in the area, a biohazard remediation team is needed, even if there wasn’t a death at the scene. Small accidents, like an injury that happened in the bathroom or kitchen, may require the help of experts too. Industrial accidents and car accidents are another area where a team of remediation experts are needed.
Homicide or Suicide
Most people think about biohazard remediation services when there’s a suicide or homicide. Even if a crime scene doesn’t result in a death, or if the crime scene was an assault, crime scene cleaning services are required. The biohazard cleanup process will remove any biohazard and leftover forensic tools, such as dusting for fingerprints.
What to Do When You Need Biohazard Remediation
If you’re in need of help cleaning up biohazards, no matter the circumstances, Scene Clean is here and ready to clean up. We will perform a complete cleanup of blood, bodily fluids, and other biohazards found in the area. We take sanitization and decontamination seriously, for the health and safety of your family. Contact Scene Clean today for any biohazard remediation help.
