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Archived Biohazard Blog Posts

Bio-Hazard Cleanup & Hazardous Waste Removal

8/20/2015 (Permalink)

Hazardous Waste Materials Precautions from SERVPRO of Henderson/Boulder City

Removing hazardous waste and other bio-hazards can be dangerous, please contact a professional when dealing with bio-hazard cleanup or waste removal. Leaving bio-hazards disregarded or not properly cleaned can have undesireable consequences.

Protect the safety and health of your family, friends, customers, and business by having hazardous materials properly removed. 

Precautions Around Hazardous Materials

Gloves, hazmat suits and respirators are appropriate to protect yourself from waste and exposure to chemicals or toxins.

All waste should be identified and properly removed from the scene.

Waste should be disposed of in a safe manner and according to required hazardous materials handling practices.

The area should be disinfected, sanitized, and likely cleared by an expert after the cleanup is complete and before you return to the area.

Biohazard Remediation: When to Make the Call

4/21/2015 (Permalink)

Professional Biohazard Remediation

When a hazardous material spills, your first instinct may be to clean it up as soon as possible, so the area is safe. Some hazardous materials should only be cleaned by professionals, but it can be hard to determine when you can clean something yourself or when you need to call in a professional biohazard team for help.

If the spill contains a biological or chemical contaminant that can pose a serious health consequence due to exposure, then it is best to leave the cleanup to be done by professionals when it includes:

  • Animal Infestation
  • Hoarding
  • Sewer backup
  • Toxic chemical spills
  • Black Mold

Letting a biohazard team handle these types of cleanups will ensure that the hazard is removed and disposed of safely and legally and that the area is cleaned properly and safe for everyone to live in or be around. If you are concerned about a biohazard in your area contact a professional team like SERVPRO of Henderson/Boulder City for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.