What is the proper procedure for cleaning up blood spills? When it comes to blood, even the smallest spills can pose a large health threat. As a result, certain procedures should be followed to limit potential bloodborne pathogen exposure and ensure…
Read Full ArticleOSHA stands for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The organization was created in 1970 to help employers reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths. OSHA biohazardous waste standards protect workers whose job it is to handle biohazardous waste and other hazardous materials.…
Read Full ArticleBodily fluids come in all forms and although unpleasant to think about, they are all vital to our health. Bodily fluids are just like the fluids in our cars. Gas, oil, antifreeze and windshield wiper fluid all serve a role…
Read Full ArticleThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines Universal Precautions as an approach to infection control to treat all human blood and body fluids as if they contain bloodborne pathogens. Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms found in human blood that can…
Read Full ArticleFor anyone who has owned a pet, cracking the secret that is urine odor removal may seem like an unachievable task. What products should you use? Should you scrub or blot? How can you get rid of that lingering odor once…
Read Full ArticleYou may think that the odds of encountering a workplace injury are small. However, in 2013, private industry employers reported 3 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses, and over 4,000 fatal injuries. The fact is, no one is exempt from…
Read Full ArticleIf you have ever wondered how to remove blood stains, chances are you have been met with varying answers. Just scour the cleaning aisle of any grocery store and you will encounter bottle after bottle boasting, Completely removes blood stainsKills…
Read Full ArticleAs you sit there at your desk sipping your coffee and finishing up your quarterly reports, chances are you are not thinking about office injury statistics. While it is true that working in an office environment may pose less safety…
Read Full ArticleAs television shows like CSI and Law and Order continue to gain popularity, the general public may think they have a clear understanding of what happens at a murder scene. First, law enforcement officials and crime scene personnel work together…
Read Full ArticleWhen you think of biohazardous waste, you likely think of your local hospital, doctor’s office, or dentist office. But did you know that biohazardous waste can exist anywhere? Whether biohazardous waste is found in a medical setting or at the…
Read Full ArticleYou are probably familiar with some of the stories that have made the news in recent years regarding tear gas. “Tear gas works by releasing an inhalant that infiltrates the mucous membranes,” according to Andrew Whitmarsh, AfterMath’s Operations Safety and…
Read Full ArticleOSHA states, "According to the concept of Universal Precautions, all human blood and certain human body fluids are treated as if known to be infectious for HIV, HBV, and other bloodborne pathogens." Universal precautions include vigorously washing hands before and…
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