Myths and Facts About Suicide or Depression

Depression in Americans today is more common than Cancer, AIDS or Diabetes combined. It’s estimated that nearly 400,000+ people attempt suicide in the United States each year.

Suicides peak during the major holidays

There are certain times of the year that suicides spike and are more common, but during the holidays isn’t that time. Statistics show that suicides in December are usually at their lowest and seem to peak in the spring months.  Bio Scene Clean Up provides suicide cleanup services in the Tampa Bay and Sarasota, FL areas. We also find that we receive fewer suicide cleanup calls during the winter months in Florida.

Suicide rates are higher with altitude

It’s been discovered that the greater the altitude of someone’s home, the higher the suicide rate seems to be. This is particularly true in cities with high rise living. These suicide rates ranked higher than those of increased gun ownership or of a lower population density.

Teens are the highest risk of suicide

This is actually just the opposite. Elderly people are more likely to commit suicide than any other age group.  Teenagers are still a high risk group, but ordinarily Caucasian men over the age of 85 have the highest percentage. Our professionals who provide suicide cleanup services agree with these statistics. The majority of suicide clean up jobs we perform are for elderly victims, most of whom have major health issues and are alone.

Depression is always the cause of suicide

It is true that two out of every three people that commit suicide are depressed but other factors such as alcoholism, failed marriages, financial devastation also attribute to suicide.

Bio Scene Clean Up is experienced in death cleanup and remediation. We realize the emotional devastation that people face when having to deal with the aftermath of traumatic events like these. If you experience a loss from suicide, death or other trauma, contact our compassionate team of experts for assistance immediately.

Biohazard Cleanup Rises with the increase of S.A.D.

Seasonal Affective Disorders (S.A.D.) affect thousands of Americans each year.  Although common with each season, winter seems to have the highest increase in suicide and deaths related to S.A.D.  Bio Scene Clean Up provides cleanup and restoration for suicide, death, trauma, crime and other biohazard scenes throughout the Northeastern United States.

Because S.A.D. is very common and has a direct relation to depression, researchers at the National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) have linked the increase of cases in the winter season to be that of decreased light, temperatures and other weather related elements that cause S.A.D. patients to become confined to indoor spaces during this season. Suicide cleanup is the most frequent calls we receive during these times. Although depression worsens during the holiday seasons the death and suicides are most often related to reclusive tendencies caused by weather.

During this season, in particular, it’s important that we realize the complications that these patients and our elderly populations face and do what we can to make sure that they receive human interaction, frequent visits and participate in activities that keep their minds active. In the majority of jobs that we perform, we learn that the victims are often alone and receive no visitors or have no human interaction for weeks at a time.  This is also difficult for biohazard cleaning companies like Bio Scene Clean Up because we frequently cleanup unattended death scenes where the deceased isn’t discovered for days or weeks at a time.

Unattended death scenes are not only emotionally difficult for the family and friends, but poses a huge risk for biohazard contamination and requires additional cleaning and  restoration of the scenes in order to completely return the property to a safe, inhabitable state.  Depending on the amount of time between the death and discovery, it is often necessary to remove major structural elements from the property in order to assure that all biohazards are completely removed.  This is a costly process that can cause even additional emotional distress on the victims families and friends that are responsible for the cleanup and restoration.

If you, or someone you know, has friends of relatives that you believe suffer from S.A.D, please do your best to ensure they have the care that is needed. If you experience a loss and need biohazard cleanup services, please contact our office immediately for assistance in cleaning up and maintaining the safety of all involved.

Florida Burglary Crime Scene Clean Up

When a crime occurs in a residential home or place of business, the aftermath can be overwhelming.  The biohazard materials left behind depend on the severity of the intrusion and whether or not violence with occupants are involved.  Even if no physical violence occurs, intruders can still leave behind certain biohazards from broken glass, wooden splinters and often times we find the presence of bodily fluids from vandals who intentionally try to damage a property.

The stressful cleanup of these types of aftermath require a professional company like Bio Scene Clean Up to remove all biohazards and restore properties to a pre-incident state.  When intrusions are violent and involve a homicide, the evidence of biohazards is usually evident. In other cases, the use of special equipment is necessary to discover the trace elements of any biohazard materials left behind.

Bio Scene Clean Up maintains all equipment necessary and is experienced in the cleanup of death, suicide, blood, trauma and various types of crime scenes. Individuals, apartment managers and even general janitorial or cleaning companies are not equipped to handle this type of cleanup and to protect their health and the health of others, we advise that these scenes should not be cleaned by anyone without specific training, knowledge of biohazard removal and disposal or protocol of Federal and State guidelines.

Cleaning of most types of crime scenes involves the use of personal safety equipment to protect yourself from blood, waste and other pathogens that may be present.  Certified biohazard cleanup companies like Bio Scene Clean Up use highly advanced sanitation equipment and effective EPA approved industrial cleaning chemicals or solutions that ensure your property is completely decontaminated and returned to a habitable state.  Any objects that come into contact with these biohazards must be cleaned, sanitized or in extreme cases removed from the scene.  Some materials can be handled in a simple medical waste box while others require proper removal protocols so they do not pose a health threat to the public.  In either event, if you attempt to clean a scene like this on your own and do not follow proper protocol, you may find yourself liable for health risks that may affect other people.

If you need more information about our services, contact our office for a complete list of our biohazard services and the areas in Florida that we serve.

Ever Growing Problems with Arson in Attempt to Cover Up Crime Scenes

 
"A man, his wife and their two teenage children were shot before the million-dollar home they were renting burned down in what investigators called arson, a fire perhaps exacerbated by fireworks and gasoline, authorities said Thursday." 

"Pasco Sheriff says fatal Hudson fire was cover-up for murder" 

"Stonebridge Fire Apparently Part of a Murder-Suicide" 

Above are just a few of the headlines recently plaguing local and national news.  Financial issues, fidelity, mental illness, illicit drug usage and theft are just a few of the many of reasons for one to commit a murder or murder/suicide. The uncanny methods used by the crime scene investigation shows on TV and the internet are a testament as to how  DNA, bodily fluids and hair samples lead to the unquestionable conviction of a murderer.  

There is an alarmingly growing number of arson cases surfacing.  Attempting to disguise a death scene, suicide scene or both.  An attempt to damage the evidence which might otherwise be used to convict the arsonist crime scene analysts invariably get to the covert pathogens hidden beneath the rubble.  After they have exhausted their investigation and the crime scene is cleared, biohazard specialists are regularly called in to remediate the location.  It is essential that the premises be free from the hidden pathogens such as bodily fluids and DNA that were the intended target of destruction.  Such organisms form a potential health and biohazard threat to anyone that comes into contact with them.   Law enforcement organizations throughout the state call in biohazard specialists like Bio Scene Clean Up to remediate the location.  

Clearly these crime scenes cannot be restored to its original state however,  the professional and discreet technicians at Bio Scene Clean Up have the experience to handle all aspects of a biohazard conditions.  They can secure the location to be safe for demolition crews and allow the removal of the debris left in the aftermath of such a catastrophe.  

When investigating an arson that was used in an attempt to cover a murder/suicide scene and a biohazard clean up is required, Bio Scene Clean Up professionals will secure your location as sanitary and pathogen free. Contact our office for more information about our services.

Construction accident cleanup calls are frequent for biohazard cleanup companies

Construction in our country is always in high demand. Whether commercial or residential, large or small, this industry has always been in the top percentile of workplace accidents and many contain some form of biohazard issues that must be professionally cleaned up to avoid liability.

Bio Scene Clean Up serves the largest portion of Florida and these accident calls are frequent.  Because of our climate and exceptionally good weather year round, there are construction projects working year round.  We are experienced in many forms of workplace accidents including slip n falls, power tool accidents, deaths by heavy equipment and general accidents that have a presence of blood, tissues and bodily fluids.

These accident scenes must be properly cleaned and all biohazards removed to protect other workers and anyone who may come in contact with pathogens or other possible infections materials that may be present.  These scenarios, when not properly cleaned may potentially be a huge liability for the company or property owner of the construction site.  Some pathogens can become airborne and ingested by others and certain infectious diseases and biohazards from blood or bodily fluids can remain present and dangerous for weeks if not months after an accident occurs.

If blood and fluids are present and not properly cleaned and sanitized the smell from this can linger on for months. It’s important that a professional, experienced biohazard clean up company like Bio Scene Clean Up remediate the scene and return it to a safe environment as soon as possible.  We are specifically trained to find elements that cannot be seen with the naked eye and are a certified biohazard waste disposal company.  These certifications are required for the removal and disposal of most any form of biohazards found at a workplace accident.

If you own a construction company, please contact our company for more information on the areas that we cover and what you’ll need to do immediately if an accident occurs on your job site.  We offer emergency dispatch services 7 days a week to assist our clients. 

Why hospice agencies use biohazard cleanup companies

Bio Scene Clean Up maintains relationships with several hospice agencies throughout the State of Florida. These agencies help terminal patients with end of life care, more commonly for patients who wish to die peacefully in the privacy of their own home. So, why do these agencies utilize the services of professional death scene and biohazard cleanup companies.

When a person dies at home several factors can cause the death scene to be a biohazard area that should not be cleaned by untrained professionals.  When a person expires, bodily fluids, urine, feces and in some instances blood are expelled from the body causing an immediate biohazard threat to the health of others.  After death, professionals like a coroner, or funeral home personnel remove the body but they do not perform clean up of the death scene.  These types of biohazard scenes cannot be cleaned with ordinary household products.  The cleanup process requires industrial chemicals and equipment specifically used for the removal and restoration of biohazard scenes.  The debris and materials that remain after the body has been removed must also be disposed of following proper biohazard waste disposal protocols.

Bio Scene Clean Up is experienced in all forms of biohazard clean up and disposal. We clean many types of scenes such as death, crime, trauma, suicide, industrial accidents and even filthy living conditions from things like meth-labs or hoarding.  All of these types of jobs require trained professionals that know how to properly remediate a scene and return it to a safe environment free from contamination and health hazards.  Without companies like ours performing these clean up tasks, individuals and agencies like local hospices, police or coroners would have to complete these cleanups and the health risks and liabilities are too great. It would also be an exuberant cost to train these agencies in the proper protocols that need to be followed.

If you find yourself in need of these types of services, please contact our office for more information on how we can assist. Even if you are a private individual with an aging or terminally ill family member who’s wish is to die at home, it’s important that you know the risks associated once the patient has expired and the liability that you have if you do not properly cleanup these scenes.

Bio Scene Cleanup offers Apartment and ALC biohazard services

Photo Courtesy of Daily Sparks Tribune

Most people think about personal residences and businesses when it comes to biohazard cleanup services that we provide. Bio Scene Clean Up also provides these services to apartment and assisted living communities. If you are in charge of an apartment or assisted living community, have you ever received a late night call about a crime or trauma on your property? Do you know the proper protocol for cleanup of biohazard waste and material?

Bio Scene Clean Up is certified in cleanup, restoration and decontamination of biohazard from death, trauma, crime, suicide and accident scenes. We perform our services as discreetly as possible, even during late night hours if needed.  If your property experiences one of these types of events, you’ll need to be prepared for the cleanup and disposal of any biohazards that may be left behind.  It is your responsibility to protect the health of your employees, resident and any future residents of the property.

If a biohazard scene is not properly cleaned, your property may be liable for in the event that health and safety of others are compromised.  We maintain all necessary certifications to clean, restore and dispose of these biohazards and are familiar with all necessary permits needed, insurance claim processes and have decades of experience in dealing with our clients in the midst of a very emotional and traumatic time.

After the authorities and other emergency professionals leave, the very next call you make should be to a certified biohazard decontamination company like Bio Scene Clean Up. We have 24 hour emergency dispatch and cover a majority of the State of Florida with units on standby to serve your needs. If you find yourself facing situations where the presence of biohazards are unknown, you should definitely contact our company to come assess the scene. We maintain the proper equipment and are skilled in the discovery of biohazards that may not be evident to the human eye.  As with any traumatic event, you should definitely take every precaution to ensure the safety of all involved and remove any chances of being liable for inadequate decontamination of your property.