How Crime Scene Clean Up Works:

What your Tampa Bio Hazard Technicians Can Do For You.

As we’ve stated in previous posts, the site of a messy death poses severe danger that you can’t always visually see. Bloodborne pathogens from these scenes can cause infections affect someone for months or years later if not properly cleaned and decontaminated.

Depending on the severity of the death scene, clean up can range from only a couple of hours to 40 or more hours.  The Bio Scene technicians have to make certain that the areas are truly clean and properly disinfected, not just apparently clean on the surface. This is equally true of crime scenes, unattended and decomposing death scenes or suicides.

After death, the body swells, insects invade the body, organs self digest and the skin becomes liquefied.  Decomposing bodies expel ammonia gases that create an intense, unforgettable odor. Proper precautions need to be taken in cleaning of these scenes so pathogens are not ingested and the person cleaning the scene doesn’t come into direct contact with any substances or infectious remains.  It is not suggested that a family member, friend or any untrained professional attempt to clean this type of scene. BioScene Clean Up Technicians utilize hospital grade disinfectant to clean blood, matter and other materials from walls, ceilings, surfaces, fixtures and any contents contained in the affected area. This also can include the removal of blood-soaked carpeting and rugs, walls, flooring, furniture and any porous components that these bio-hazards cannot be removed from.  Special permits must be obtained and special handling for the disposal of these items must be adhered to.  These are not tasks that an ordinary individual would know.  You cannot simply discard these materials in a dumpster or trash bin because of the potential risk of infection to others, or possibly death not to mention the legal ramifications and fines from authorities if it’s discovered.

Contact a BioScene Clean Up Representative today for specific information on how we can be of assistance with your bio-hazard clean up.

Workplace Accident Clean Up - Tampa, FL

When accidents happen these scenes are dangerous enough, but when an industrial accident happens on a job site or in the workplace there’s an immediate increase in the risk and complications of cleaning the scene. Whether it’s an ordinary accident, crime or other traumatic event, there are state and federal regulations that must be adhered to in effort to return the scene to a safe environment for others.  Because of these regulations, it’s important that a professional company like BioScene Clean Up is hired to restore the scene to a safe environment.
 
Our technicians are trained to deal with industrial and work place clean up professionally and discreetly as to minimize the impact that may ordinarily occur with other workers.  We realize that these scenes can be very traumatizing to other employees and work diligently to occlude the scene and work as discreetly as possible to complete the cleaning tasks.  In the event that major restoration is eminent, we evaluate and offer a complete plan to remediate the scene without impeding business function.

BioScene Clean Up is familiar with OSHA and EPA guidelines and work in a very professional manner to ensure the safety and protection of your business and employees.  We are also well versed in working with police and emergency personnel and maintain requirements to meet security and high risk entry to the scenes we clean. Our remediation plan is developed to adapt to your particular work practice controls.Our services all you time to focus on the physical and mental well being of your employees while we return your workplace to a completely safe, sanitary environment.

Contact our office today to learn more about the services we provide for work place accidents and trauma.

Constant Caution for Florida Living

With the sudden changes in climate and the cold air and moisture that’s been circulating throughout Florida it’s important that residents stay aware of the increased problems with mold and mildew. Mold and Mildew are ongoing issues in the state and when weather conditions change and moisture levels are increased, there’s also an increase in the multiplication of spores that make these conditions even more dangerous. 

For more information on Safety and Health tips concerning this, you’ll find great information on the OSHA website.  The most effective way to protect your property from the threat of dangerous mold is to have it dried and removed immediately.  Bio Scene Clean Up is a professional mitigation company experienced in the clean up, removal and disinfecting of mold and mildew.  We are conscious about the dangers associated with these conditions and take every precautionary measure to remove this hazard. Mold and Mildew can jeopardize human health and destroy properties. 

Using state of the art technologies, our remediation experts identify the source of the moisture and access the extent of the problem caused.  We then develop a plan to restore the affected areas to healthy conditions.  Because of known health complications caused by the mold and mildew spores, it’s imperative that you hire a trained bio-hazard remediation specialist like Bio Scene Clean Up to help ensure your safety and health. 

Every minute counts so Contact Us today for a mold remediation evaluation.  The cost is covered by most homeowner’s insurance policies.

We offer the following:

• ·        Containment and removal of items from affected area
• ·         Cleaning  & Sanitation
• ·         Professional Drying Equipment to assist in cessation of re occurrence
• ·         Deodorization to remove damp musty smells caused by the mold

Florida Meth Labs – We Clean the Scene!

Your safety is our business and Bio Scene Clean Up is state certified in the remediation of Meth Lab Clean Up.  You should NEVER attempt to clean up a meth lab site yourself. Methamphetamine or “Meth” production is an extremely dangerous process.  The ingredients used to create (cook) meth and other compounds can cause severe damage to your organs, respiratory system, can cause chemical type burns of your skin and lung tissues and may even cause death. The after affects of producing these substances can also cause contamination of any surface of structure associated and can potentially cause contamination of plumbing, HVAC systems and even exterior structures of the site. 

You must employ a professional bio-hazard cleaning company to protect yourself against possible contamination.  It takes certified trained professionals experienced in decontamination to restore a former meth lab to a safe environment. Depending on the severity of the scene and the amount or production from a meth lab, this process could range from 3 to 30 days.  Bio Scene Clean Up will access the scene and develop a comprehensive work plan prior to beginning the tasks.  This work plan may also include pertinent information from state or local authorities or DEA and a plan of action for the safe removal of any equipment used to manufacture meth that is found at the scene.

The list of materials and chemicals used to manufacturer methamphetamines are typically all poisonous chemicals that make this one of the most dangerous scenes to clean.  These chemicals can literally invade every type of surface that could linger for as long as a decade if not properly re-mediated. These surfaces can also remain toxic indefinitely unless properly decontaminated so it’s crucial to employ experts for these dangerous tasks.

If you need assistance with clean up of a meth lab or other contaminated scene, please contact us immediately.  For more information on what to do if you discover a meth lab or suspect that there are contaminated areas where you reside, you can contact your local authorities, or locate more resources by visiting the Drug Enforcement Administration website. 

Why employ professional clean up for unattended death scenes?

Any time someone dies it can be a difficult and emotional time. It’s even harder if the body was unattended at the time of death as it only adds complication and trauma to the situation.  If you happen to be the unfortunate one to discover the death, it’s important to know that you need a professional bio-hazard cleaning service.

Unattended death can be a very hazardous situation.  Most often times the scene contains urine, feces, blood and other bodily fluids and all are in a state of decomposition.  This poses an extreme risk of exposure to infectious diseases and individuals who are not properly trained can be exposed to infectious diseases.  Decomposing body fluids can contain germs, active disease and bacteria for a  very long time.  Even if an untrained cleaner wasn’t exposed to these elements, the EPA and OSHA have strict regulations on the cleaning and disposal of these types of bio-hazardous materials.  

It is also common for the scene of an unattended death to have extreme odors that will remain even after removing the body.  These odors cannot be extinguished by ordinary household cleaners. These household cleaners will mask the odor temporarily only for them to return a few hours later. BioScene Clean Up utilizes equipment to permanently remove these odors from effected materials. The chemicals we use are designed to neutralize odors at the molecular level so they won’t return.  We are also dedicated to ensuring the safety of anyone associated with this type of scene.  We cannot stress how important it is to hire a professional bio-hazard clean up company to perform this work.  

 BioScene Clean Up is fully equipped to handle unattended death clean up scenes. We maintain the equipment and advanced training to properly handle the scene of an unattended death.  Our cleaning technicians are professional and have the utmost compassion when dealing with the details of these tasks. We understand what a difficult time it is and work efficiently to clean and restore a home to its original state.  BioScene Clean Up also offers additional services that can assist you in cleaning debris, clutter and other items from these scenes.  Please see our services and certifications section for more details.