September was National Suicide Prevention month. The goal of these designations is to raise awareness of a problem that is far more frequent and misunderstood than most of us realize. We at Advanced Bio Treatment realize it because so many of our calls involve cleaning up the scene of a suicide. They are some of […]
OSHA defines blood-borne pathogens as “infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans” (https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/bloodbornepathogens/). They include the deadly Hepatitis B and C viruses and also HIV. The Hepatitis B virus can live for up to a week on a contaminated surface. Hepatitis C can live for up to 4 days outside the […]
In our South Florida service area, a typical landscape includes palm trees. And these seemingly innocuous trees can be deadly. Deaths among palm-tree trimmers result from things you might not suspect: suffocation, falling, crushing, and broken necks. Fronds on palm trees can weigh well over a hundred pounds each. When they are cut from the […]
Forensic Homicide Cleanup: Who Cleans up After a Homicide? Who cleans up after a homicide? Forensic cleanup companies remove biological hazards caused by homicides and workplace accidents. These specialists, called bioremediation specialists or forensic cleaners, follow specific guidelines to remove safety hazards and offer emotional support during a difficult time. Forensic cleanup specialists also serve […]
Don’t Let a Celebration End in the Emergency Room – or Worse 2016 Summer Safety Tips to Keep in Mind as Summer Comes to an End Biohazard cleanup is our life. It’s what we do. Because of what we see routinely in our jobs, we are big proponents of safety. That’s because we know that […]