When a family member or loved one dies alone unexpectedly in their home, it can be a traumatic event for everyone connected. Not only have you lost someone you treasure, but you also need to worry about their belongings and the status of their home. You can count on us to handle all the details… Read more »
A Biohazard Vehicle Bought at Auction May Not Be a Lost Cause
If you’ve ever been to a public auto auction in the past, you may have seen vehicles listed as “biohazards” selling for rock-bottom prices to savvy buyers. But what constitutes a biohazard, and is a great price on a used car really worth the associated risk? Similar to salvage titles, a car marked as a… Read more »
Health Hazards Associated With Unattended Deaths
An unattended death occurs when a person dies and isn’t discovered for an extended period of time. In the interim, the body may undergo significant decomposition and expose nearby people to a number of serious health hazards. Today we’ll address a few of the most common hazards associated with improper unattended death cleanups. Exposure to… Read more »
Bird and Bat Droppings Can Pose Serious Health Risks
Humans aren’t the only residents of densely-populated urban areas. You can often find a variety of small animals coexisting with humans in cities, too. Pigeons, for example, are common sights in cities all over the world. Although these animals typically pose no threat to humans, their droppings can carry infectious diseases that do constitute serious… Read more »
How Do Ozone Machines Eliminate Foul Odors?
One of the toughest parts of performing a hazardous waste cleanup is getting rid of the foul smells that often accompany them. You can use all kinds of chemicals at the scene and still not eliminate these pungent, potentially toxic odors. Fortunately, ozone machines offer an effective, efficient way to get rid of foul odors… Read more »
Don’t Let Blood Spills Put Your Health and Safety at Risk
In the event of a workplace accident that causes a blood spill, your first reaction might be to grab a bucket and a mop and clean the blood up yourself. This may seem like the appropriate response, but it can actually constitute a health hazard, particularly if the spill occurs on a porous surface such… Read more »
Biohazards in the Workplace
Biohazards can happen in any work environment. Whether you’re conducting tests in a laboratory or working the cash register at a fast food restaurant, significant health and safety risks occur on a daily basis and it’s important to be prepared! Biological hazards as defined by OSHA Biohazards are anything of biological origin that can potentially… Read more »
Professional Auto-Clean Up Services for Difficult Times
Auto clean-up is a difficult and serious job and often times when it comes to the vehicle’s owner and his loved ones, emotions can get involved. Unfortunately in life, accidents can occur and when they do, it takes more than just the proper equipment to do the work; you need the right mindset, expert skill… Read more »
Meth Residue Testing
With the success of AMC’s breakout hit, Breaking Bad, it seems that the idea of a meth lab has been sensationalized over the last few years. However, putting television programs aside, coming across a meth lab is a very serious matter and leaves behind more than just physical disarray. The chemicals used within these makeshift… Read more »
Hoarding: Addressing the Problem
With all of the exposure on reality television shows and talk shows, it would be surprising to come across anyone who hasn’t heard of hoarding. However, in an attempt to cover all bases, we’ll state that according to Hoarders.org, Frost and Hartl’s 1996 definition of hoarding is, “The acquisition of, and failure to discard… Read more »
