Showing posts with label St Petersburg Drunk Driving Accident. Show all posts
Showing posts with label St Petersburg Drunk Driving Accident. Show all posts

Friday, April 25, 2014

Motorcycle accidents and biohazards

As we find the weather changing to the springtime we all have missed so much, there is always an increase of motorcycle riding, drinking and mixture of both.  Residents of Florida have become accustomed to “looking” constantly as motorcycles are everywhere in our state.  Tourists and visitors however, may not necessarily know to be on the lookout for bikers and this causes an increased risk for dangerous accidents.

Bio Scene Clean Up gets called to the scene of many automobile or motorcycle accidents to clean up the accident’s aftermath.  You may not think that it’s a big deal to see blood or tissue and bodily fluids on a busy street or roadway.  Or is it?  After the investigators and emergency professionals leave the scene, what dangers really remain? The presence of blood and other substances, if not properly cleaned from an accident scene can cause a huge risk to others. Spreading of these materials through vehicle spraying can transfer these pathogens and possibly potential infectious materials onto people, other vehicles and even into the cabin air systems of passing vehicles.

We are extensively trained in the clean up and decontamination of accident scenes, death, crime, trauma and many other biohazard scenes. We offer 24 hour emergency dispatch services and are experienced in the removal, transport and disposal of biohazard waste.  We also provide vehicle clean up for auto accidents and we decontaminate / disinfect emergency transport vehicles to return them to service as soon as possible.

We have recently expanded our services to over two thirds of the State of Florida and are also adding additional emergency response units that will be readily available to assist our clients with biohazard, trauma and other services.  So, as a reminder, take always take an extra second to look a couple times in both directions, you may think the roadway is clear but motorcyclists can appear in your path within an instant and in most cases these accidents are severe to both drivers.

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Arrive Alive in 2014

As we enter a New Year, we extend our appreciation to all of our clients, family and friends.  Ordinarily we post information that pertains to our services but as we wind down 2013, we feel it's important to share this information with everyone:

(Article courtesy of The National Safety Council)
The National Safety Council today released its estimates of traffic fatalities for the Christmas and New Year’s holiday periods. The Christmas holiday period – 6:00 p.m. December 24 through 11:59 December 25 – is estimated to result in 105 traffic fatalities and another 11,200 medically consulted injuries. The New Year’s holiday period – 6:00 p.m. December 31 through 11:59 January 1 – is estimated to result in 156 traffic fatalities and 16,700 medically consulted injuries. 
A new “Alcohol-impaired motor vehicle deaths during holiday periods” infographic from Safety+Health magazine indicates that the holiday period with the highest average percentage of alcohol-impaired traffic deaths is New Year’s at 42 percent. NSC offers the following tips:  
  • Even if you’re “just a little buzzed,” don’t drive
  • Designate a “non-drinking” driver or take a cab
  • Don’t feel embarrassed to refuse a ride from an impaired driver – even if it’s a friend or spouse
“Holidays are meant to be a time for celebration,” said John Ulczycki, vice president of strategic initiatives at the National Safety Council. “The Council provides these estimates to help remind all drivers to practice defensive driving habits and make smart decisions on the roads to avoid unnecessary tragedy.”
Studies have shown that safety belts are 45 percent effective in preventing fatalities. It is estimated that 38 lives may be saved this Christmas holiday period and 57 lives may be saved during New Year’s because people choose to wear safety belts. NSC recommends: 
  • Wear your safety belt every trip, every time – even when traveling a short distance
  • Model this safe behavior, especially in front of children
  • Ensure everyone is safely buckled up before you drive
  • Place children in age-appropriate safety seats
We want to wish you all a Safe & Happy Holiday and look forward to a very prosperous 2014.