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Bloodborne pathogens that enter the body can have serious effects on our health and wellness. These pathogens have the ability to make us very sick and rarely have short-term consequences. As a result, any problems associated with the acquisition of a bloodborne pathogen are likely to be long-term, and in some instances, can prove fatal.…
The bottom line is that any health risk that comes from the biosphere can be classified as a biological hazard. Risks from the biosphere are those that are derived from animals, plants, and other living organisms, including microorganisms. Some examples of biological hazards or biohazards include: Blood and bodily fluids Sewage Airborne pathogens (influenza, common…
There are two different types of enterprises that assist in cleaning up a home or business following some type of damaging event. These are a biohazard cleanup specialist and a standard restoration service. There are some specific benefits that are realized by hiring a biohazard cleaning company over a standard restoration service. There are three…
A challenging life event is having some sort of physically traumatic event occur at your home or place of business. Not only is the incident itself truly unsettling, the aftermath of a physically traumatic event is deeply challenging. The difficult repercussions include everything from an emotional toll arising from the incident to the need to…
Personal protective equipment, also known as PPE, is specialized gear that is designed to protect against exposure to certain types of hazardous situations that can cause injury or illness. Certain types of PPE are designed specifically as a means of reducing exposure to harmful bloodborne pathogens. There are a number of ways in which PPE…
Bioremediation is a process designed to return or restore a contaminated site to a healthy and safe environment. Bioremediation is also used to treat different types of contaminated materials, including: Water Soil Subsurface material At the heart of bioremediation is the alteration of certain environmental conditions as a means to stimulate the growth of microorganisms.…
If you are like most people, you very well may find yourself in homes owned by other people. These more likely than not include family and friends. However, you may find yourself in a home of a person not directly connected with you. For example, you may attend an open house or arrange a home…
Biohazards are defined as biological substances that have the propensity for causing illness, including serious and fatal diseases, in human beings. The primary categories of biohazards, recognized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are: Viruses Bacteria Other microorganisms Toxins Within these categories are different types of biohazards. Examples of these biohazards are…
If you’re like nearly every adult in the United States, and elsewhere around the globe, you’ve heard the term “biohazard.” Like most individuals, you likely do not have a truly solid understanding of what constitutes a biohazard. We present you with the essential information you need in order to have a solid understanding of what…
In basic terms, biohazard cleanup is the thorough elimination of potentially dangerous biological substances. Any individual involved in a biohazard cleanup process faces the prospect of exposure to what are known as dangerous pathogens. These pathogens include bacteria and viruses that have the potential for causing disease, including serious and even potentially fatal illness. Because…
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