Are employees allowed to clean up blood at work?

How many times have you seen an accident happen at work that involved blood? If you work in a construction or mechanical industry, chances are it’s a lot! Bio Scene Clean Up provides industrial clean up services in Oldsmar, Florida and surrounding areas.

Every person who owns and operates a business with employees should have an emergency  blood/biohazard clean up protocol in place. Unless your employees are specifically trained and certified in blood and biohazard remediation, it is never a good idea to have employees clean up blood and other bodily fluids in the workplace.

Because the health condition of most people is not known, any blood or bodily fluids should be cleaned up by a professional biohazard cleanup company like Bio Scene Clean Up. We are experienced in the removal and disposal of biohazard materials and are certified to return a biohazard scene to a safe area for other employees. If you allow an untrained employee to perform the clean up task, you not only are putting their health at risk, but may be held liable in the event that the employees health becomes compromised. This is also true for allowing other employees to come in contact with a biohazard scene in the workplace.

In the event of an accident involving blood and bodily fluids, the best possible thing you can do is get the injured person medical attention immediately then seal off the affected area to keep others safe. Contact Bio Scene Clean Up immediately for emergency dispatch so we can properly clean the accident scene and restore it to pre-incident, biohazard free condition.

For more information about workplace accidents and help with establishing the proper protocol for your business visit the OSHA website for complete instructions or contact our office to establish an emergency procedure protocol for your employees.

Workplace Accident Biohazard Cleanup

Bio Scene Clean Up provides biohazard remediation and disposal from workplace and industrial accidents in Florida.  When most people think of biohazard cleanup they think of chemical spills or other toxins that are environmentally related.  Biohazards in the workplace can come from all sorts of incidents especially when there is a presence of blood, tissue and bodily fluids that affect an accident area.

Cleaning biohazards in the workplace is an especially sensitive issue as most workplaces involve many people confined to a specific area and the chances of biohazard contamination are increased because of this. Anytime an industrial accident has a presence of blood or other potentially dangerous biohazards it becomes crucial to hire a professional biohazard cleanup company like Bio Scene Clean Up. OSHA requires that strict protocol be followed when cleaning or disposing of biohazard in the workplace. Blood biohazard cleanup is one of the strictest protocols we must follow when a trauma occurs.

Many workplace accidents occur because of misuse of equipment or negligence of the victim in some form.  When these accidents occur, Bio Scene Clean Up technicians are able to dispatch emergency cleanup technicians to discreetly remove and dispose of all traces of blood or other biohazards found at the accident scene.  Emergency personnel will frequently leave biohazard materials at a trauma scene, especially when the accidents are life threatening and immediate medical transport is necessary.

Business owners or managers are left with the responsibility of cleaning up the accident scene and protection of other employees or individuals who may come in contact with the biohazard area. When trauma or accident scenes contain blood the potential for bio contamination is significantly increased. Blood, in various forms, can become a huge potential in the compromising of someone’s health if they are exposed, ingest or have contact by other means.  The responsibility of the safety and protection of other employees, clients and individuals is the responsibility of the business owner and should not be taken lightly. 

Even if your company has established biohazard cleanup protocols, it is always best to employ a certified biohazard cleanup company to perform the cleaning. Not only will it eliminate your liability, it helps ensure that the job is done properly and that all areas affected by the trauma will be biohazard free and a safe environment for your staff and clients.  Contact our staff immediately if you experience an industrial accident.

Blood Cleanup in the Workplace

While most people would agree, workplaces today are safer than they used to be in the United States however accidents can and do happen. Bio Scene Clean Up provides blood and biohazard cleanup in the workplace from accidents, death, suicide and other traumatic events. Some larger facilities have custodial staff that are directed to clean up these biohazards, but just how safe is it?

Every State has certain criteria when it comes to the cleanup, disposal and transport of biohazard materials. With the majority of custodial staff members not being trained or certified in biohazard management, it’s likely that you are at risk for compromising the health and safety of other workers in and around accident or trauma scenes.

Bio Scene Clean Up maintains all of the necessary certifications and permits to clean and remediate biohazards from accident scenes.  We are trained in OSHA standards of biohazard cleaning and work to ensure that your facility or property is completely free from all biohazards when our job is complete.

If you operate a business that has a higher risk for workplace accidents, it is a good idea to have a contact established with a company like Bio Scene Clean Up who can be immediately dispatched when an accident occurs.  We are experienced in working within restricted and classified areas, high security areas like prisons and government agencies and are trained in all of the necessary skill sets required to help you protect your employees and clients from biohazard compromises.

If you would like more information on how our company can be an immediate responder for your workplace or industrial accidents, contact us and we will provide you with complete information and procedures that you’ll need to follow with us when an accident occurs. Don’t wait until an accident occurs and become liable for the safety of others. Call us first!

Workplace and Construction Site Accident Cleanup

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. 

Husband, father dies in work accident

Shyann Malone, WTSP

Florida - A tragic work accident leaves a father of 8 dead.

According to Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office he was operating a forklift, moving a steel beam that collided with a pile of beams nearby knocking the forklift back crushing Ricardo's body.

Crews worked to remove the beam off of the forklift but it was too late. The victims Family broke down as they arrived on the accident scene.
The 51-year-old leaves behind 8 children, 17 grandchildren and one grandchild on the way.

The family questions whether this accident could have been prevented.
"He told me, ya know, he used to have problems on his fork lift though, but um, I guess they fixed it," said his wife.

10 News reached out to OSHA to see if any other accidents have been reported at Infra-Metals. There has been 1 violation at this location involving a construction standard with a worker likely not wearing a vest. That fine was paid. OSHA will investigate this work related death.

Bio Scene Clean Up provides workplace accident cleanup services in the Fishhawk and Tampa, FL areas. Every workplace or industrial accident scene requires specialized cleaning protocols by trained technicians familiar with blood, biohazard and other trauma scene cleanups.

Due to the increased potential for health compromises of other employees or the general public who may come in contact with a workplace accident scene, Bio Scene Clean Up provides businesses with OSHA certified cleanup services.

If workplace accident scenes are not properly cleaned, the business or property owner may be liable for any dangerous health compromises that would arise from contact with an improperly cleaned trauma scene.

If you are a business owner or commercial property owner that leases to businesses it is imperative that you have a certified biohazard cleanup company in place in the event that you experience an accident or death in the workplace. Contact us for more information on how our team can help keep you safe and restore workplace accidents scenes to a safe environment quickly.

Occupational Accidents & Biohazards

Bio Scene Clean Up provides cleanup services for death, trauma, crime, suicide and other biohazards in Florida.  When most people hear about these types of incidents, they almost always relate them to a person’s home. Occupational accidents and biohazard cleanup are a large amount of the jobs our company performs.  The fact is, Americans are busier now than ever before and it seems the largest portion of a person’s day is where they work. Almost every industry or workplace has the potential for dangerous accidents or biohazard incidents that can affect everyone in the workplace.  We provide industrial cleanup services that help protect others in the workplace when incidents occur.

From heavy equipment accidents, slip and falls and even workplace suicides, our technicians are licensed and trained to provide professional, discreet biohazard cleanup and removal.  When workplace accidents occur in most cases we see the presence of blood, bodily fluids and other materials that can be harmful to everyone in a workplace if not properly cleaned and sanitized.  We follow strict guidelines set by OSHA for the cleanup and removal of all biohazard materials and our teams disinfect and sanitize all affected areas returning them to a safe environment for others.

Our training and experience in the biohazard cleanup industry has helped train us to deal with the emotional trauma that is associated with most of these incidents. We work discreetly to remediate the scenes and are professional and compassionate in dealing with the individuals directly involved to ensure their privacy and safety.

Bio Scene Clean Up maintains all permits and certifications necessary for biohazard handling and our services help diminish the liabilities for property and business owners. We suggest that anyone faced with the cleanup of a biohazard incident employ a professional company. If these scenes are improperly cleaned and proper protocol is not followed, business and property owners may be liable for improper disposal and any health or safety issues that can arise after an incident scene is improperly cleaned.  Contact our office today for complete details on the work that we perform and how we can assist you in the proper cleanup of your biohazard scenes.

Industrial Accidents and What Employers and Owners Should Know

Many American businesses run smoothly each and every day but if you own an industrial business you can expect at some point to be faced with some sort of severe accident, trauma or death in the workplace.  Bio Scene Clean Up provides cleaning for these types of industrial incidents all through the State of Florida.


Due to the liability, rigid regulations and most of all the emotional trauma when these accidents happen, a professional cleanup company like Bio Scene Clean Up should always be hired to clean the accident scene.  Most workplace or industrial accidents take place in areas that directly affect other employees or in some instances the general public.  If the accident scene is not professionally remediated by a certified biohazard cleaning company and someone’s health is compromised as a result of inadequate cleanup, the property owner or it’s tenant may be liable.

As with any incident that involves blood, tissue, bodily fluids and other biohazards, it is critical that the scene be cleaned following protocols set by State and local authorities for removal and disposal.  These types of pathogens may be disturbed if improperly cleaned causing them to become airborne where they may possibly be ingested by others in certain proximity to the incident scene.  Depending on the circumstances, these biohazard materials could carry infectious diseases that are life threatening or fatal to those who are exposed.

If you are the responsible party for the cleanup and it’s determined that you did not adequately remediate the incident scene, you can be liable for any person(s) who are affected.  Our staff of certified biohazard technicians are available 24 hours a day for immediate response dispatch. In the event that you experience any type of industrial or workplace accidents where other personnel are involved, call the appropriate emergency response personnel, evacuate the area of the incident and contact our office immediately to schedule cleanup.

After emergency personnel or authorities leave, there is most always waste, tissue, blood and other substances left behind.  Rarely do emergency personnel take the time to alert you of potential hazards or who to call to handle the cleanup.  We suggest that all business and industrial companies maintain an emergency checklist of who to contact as soon as an incident occurs.