SERVPRO Is Your Trusted Partner When It Comes to Cleaning Up Biohazards at Your Business

1/13/2020 (Permalink)

When accidents happen at your business or commercial property, the effects can be severe. When the accident involves biohazards, you have to be extra cautious to make sure everything is cleaned up and restored properly.

A biohazard is defined as “a biological agent or condition that is a hazard to humans or the environment.” Some biohazards include pathogens such as MRSA or hepatitis that are known to be highly infectious. Because of the health risks, you should never attempt to cleanup biohazards on your own.

Our expert professionals have the specialized training and equipment that is necessary to properly cleanup biohazards and prevent the risk of further contamination.

While every situation is different, there are several steps that are common to most biohazard cleanups. So that you know what to expect if you’re in need of biohazard cleanup assistance at your business or commercial property, here’s a step-by-step guide:

Assessment and Establishing Safety Protocols

The process typically begins with an assessment in which we determine the extent of the risk and damage and decide on the appropriate cleanup response.

Before beginning any cleanup, you must establish proper safety protocols. Sometimes an area might need to be quarantined with bio-tape and plastic sheeting. It’s important to follow the right safety measures to prevent further contamination.

Discarding Contaminated Items

The next step is to remove any contaminated items or materials from the scene that can’t be salvaged. Items are typically secured in specialized biohazard bags before being removed from the premises.

Sanitization

Once the area has been cleared, it’s time to disinfect and deodorize the area, often done in multiple steps using several different commercial- or hospital-grade cleaners that have proven to be effective and safe for biohazard cleanup. Deodorizers are also used to keep odors from developing as time passes.

Safe Disposal of Biohazards

In order to prevent contamination, any of the items that may have been exposed to biohazards are disposed according to established government regulations and industry standard best practices.

Restoration

If restoration and/or reconstruction is necessary, this will be the final step of the process.

It’s common for walls to need to be repainted or wooden floors to need to be re-finished. Your cleanup and restoration professional will be sure to discuss any necessary restoration steps before the work begins.

If you require help with biohazard cleanup and restoration for your business or commercial property, just call our team at SERVPRO Hackenask/Little Ferry.