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Biohazard cleanups have to be carried out with much more precision when compared to regular cleanups. Missing a spot during the cleaning process can be much more detrimental to your health and to that of your loved ones. Biohazard cleanups for crime scenes have to be even more thorough because now the legal authorities are involved, and the space becomes an active crime scene.
The dangers that biohazards pose require them to be dealt with proper protective equipment; wearing only gloves is not enough because the rest of your body is still exposed. Moreover, biohazard waste has to be treated a certain way. You cannot simply throw the waste into the garbage can like your other garbage. This is why biohazard cleanups should be handled by professional cleaning services such as STOP Restoration Port St. Lucie.
What Are Biohazards?
Biohazards can be thought of as biological substances that pose a threat to the health of other living organisms. Common biohazards include:
- Human blood and other bodily fluids, i.e., items contaminated with blood and other bodily fluids.
- Microbiological wastes. This includes discarded viruses and specimen cultures.
- Pathological waste.
- Sharps waste. This includes Needles, glass slides, and IV tubing that has the needle attached.
- Animal waste such as carcasses and body parts.
Biohazard Crime Scene Cleanup
Biohazard crime scene cleanup services provided by a biohazard remediation company include the complete removal of biohazards, sanitization, and deodorization of the space where the incident occurred. Blood and other bodily fluids found at the crime scene may contain blood-borne pathogens. If not removed from the space, these pathogens can lead to diseases in the people they come into contact with.
The first step for the cleanup process is to contain the biohazard infected areas. This is done by first inspecting the crime scene to identify the areas where blood and body fluids are present. The crime scene is usually divided into two zones.
The first zone is a biohazard-free area; this zone is used to store the equipment for the cleanup and. This zone is also where the technicians put on the safety suits and other gear. The second zone is the contaminated area where the biohazards are present; this area is where the cleaning and sanitizing part of the entire process takes place.
The next step consists of the actual cleanup. The contaminated areas are cleared off from the biohazard and debris. Structural parts that cannot be decontaminated are removed entirely and disposed of. After the cleanup, a fluorescence test is used to ensure that there is no contaminated area. Lastly, the space is deodorized.
Dealing with Biohazard Waste
Most of the biohazardous waste is disposed of through fire. The waste is incinerated and can be done on-site or off-site. There are other less frequently used methods as well, such as steam sterilization, irradiation, chemical sterilization, and many others.
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STOP Restoration Port St. Lucie offers complete biohazard cleanup services covering crime scenes, laboratories, homes, and other areas. Biohazards are detrimental to your health, so call us now and let our experienced and well-equipped technicians handle the job for you. Call now for an appointment!
