When you think of blood infections, you likely think of sepsis (also referred to as blood poisoning), which can inhibit your body from fighting infection and lead to death if not promptly treated. However, sepsis is not the only disease…
Read Full ArticleBloodborne viruses (BBVs) are viral infections that can be transmitted from person to person through blood or body fluids. Some ways that BBVs can be transmitted include sexual intercourse, needle sticks, or if the blood or body fluids of an…
Read Full ArticleBiohazard crime scene cleanup companies specialize in removing potentially harmful contaminants, such as blood or other body fluids, and odors from crime scenes. Blood and body fluids can contain bloodborne pathogens and potentially cause diseases. When blood and body fluids…
Read Full ArticleBiohazard remediation is needed in situations including crime and trauma scenes, unattended death, industrial accidents, or anywhere that blood, feces, urine, vomit, and other body fluids are present. Commercial cleaning products are not sufficient enough to remediate biohazards, and the…
Read Full ArticleIf you’re facing a situation where you need the services of a biohazard removal cleaning service, look to Aftermath. As a bioremediation company with more than 20 years of experience, we are able to help you safely move past this…
Read Full ArticleBlood, waste and other biohazardous material requires more than just your household clean up service. Find out different types of situations that might require specialty clean up services, what services are available, and why you should choose Aftermath professional cleanup services…
Read Full ArticleIn order to maintain the highest level of safety when handling blood and other potentially infectious materials, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has established a list of standards that they call their Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Although trauma cleanup is…
Read Full ArticleDid you know that even a tiny speck of blood can harbor potentially hazardous bloodborne pathogens? As a result, it is paramount that biohazardous waste cleanup procedures are followed during the cleanup process. Hiring Aftermath, a professional biohazard remediation company,…
Read Full ArticleHow much does crime scene cleaning cost? The answer to that depends on the crime and the severity. If a crime is committed in your home, you’ll be surrounded by police and emergency personnel. But after they all leave, you’re…
Read Full ArticleWhen you review crime scene cleaners, you want to make sure you’re enlisting the best for the job. No one anticipates calling in a specialist to clean blood spills, accidents, or trauma scenes; but knowing the best in the business…
Read Full ArticleAccidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance is defined as a payout benefit for your named beneficiaries in the event that you die or lose an appendage accidentally. This is a form of life insurance that helps to financially protect your…
Read Full ArticleMany facilities keep blood spill kits on hand for minor accidents involving blood. Blood spill kit contents typically include standard items designed to protect against potential bloodborne pathogen exposure. However, cleaning up large amounts of blood is better left to the…
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