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A myriad of different types of health risks can occur in a home or business. Many such health hazards arise from the presence of biohazardous materials, including dangerous pathogens like viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms. These can be caused by incidents and situations that include accidents, illnesses, crimes, suicides and attempted suicides, infectious diseases, water and sewage damage, mold proliferation, meth contamination, rodent droppings, and other harmful and hazardous incidents. Call our veteran-led Infectious disease and decontamination services company.
One of the most exciting moments in the lives of many people is the purchase of their first home. Such was the case with Michael Stein, who closed on his first home not that long ago. Unfortunately, as also does happen with some regularity, after closing Michael discovered a material issue at his new home…
A California property owner reached out to a biohazard remediation company called Eco Bear regarding a property he owned that he worried had been used as a math lab. He wasn’t 100 percent certain that this illicit activity occurred at the property, although he believed there were many signs of a meth lab having been…
A hardware store worker reported that his employer required him to clean bird and rodent droppings from paint cans in the storage area before being placed for sale in the shop. The worker’s employer only provided rubber gloves and no other personal protection equipment or PPE. The worker asks whether this was an appropriate course…
If you discover rodent droppings in your parents’ home, you undoubtedly need to know what steps you need to take to address the issue. There actually is a three-phase process that you need to follow when you find your parents’ home to be contaminated by rodent droppings: Dealing with possible rodent infestation Remediating the rodent…
If you face a situation in which bodily fluids like blood are present at your home or business, you must understand that there exists a specific procedure that you need to follow to clean it up. The proper way to clean up bodily fluids like blood has a sharp focus on safety and the comprehensive…
Let’s face it. Bloodborne pathogens and the threat they pose to the human population aren’t anything new. Nevertheless, the threat of long-term complications that are associated with the contraction of bloodborne diseases shouldn’t be ignored. While the CDC estimates that over 5 million healthcare workers and those in related fields are at risk for contracting…
Fecal incontinence is a relatively widespread problem among older adults. The fact is that specifically ascertaining how many older people suffer from fecal incontinence is challenging. Fecal incontinence is a medical condition that is embarrassing to those people that suffer from it. As a result, those who suffer from this condition oftentimes try to hide…
Mold growth is a problem nearly everyone faces from time to time. Because mold really does affect all of us, you and others must have a decent understanding of some basic facts about mold. With that in mind, there are 10 important things you need to know about mold. Health Effects of Mold Exposure Research…
Mold can easily and rapidly become a significant problem in your home. You absolutely must take a proactive approach to preventing the growth of mold in your residence. The key to preventing mold growth in your home is to control moisture in your residence. Repair Leaks and Stop Seepage A major step that you must…
You may consider yourself a meticulous housekeeper. You keep your home in tip-top condition. And yet, no matter how much time you devote to cleaning your home, you end up with mold growing in your home. You face the question of why is mold growing in your home? When it comes to the matter of…
Mold is a ubiquitous problem than impacts homes, businesses, churches, schools, and a multitude of other types of buildings in Southern California and around the world. Because of the widespread nature of mold, any person confronted with the prospect of having to deal with mold needs to have a basic understanding of mold. This includes…
A major storm that results in flooding can be one of the most devastating events that can happen in a person’s life. With some degree of luck, you’ll never end up in a situation in which you experience a tremendous storm that results in massive flooding issues at your home. With that said, the reality…
Water damage associated with a severe weather event presents one of the most challenging types of issues home and business owners ever face. One aspect of water damage associated with a weather disaster or severe weather event is the potential for mold growth. A home or business swamped with water because of a storm provides…
A person involved in the purchase of a home oftentimes engages the professional services of a home inspector to ensure that the premises are in sound condition. In nearly all cases, a home inspector does an admirable job and provides a reliable report to the homebuyer of the state of the premises. This includes identifying…
You may find yourself in a situation in which you need to clean up a considerable amount of human feces. A number of reasons can exist that results in facing this type of unpleasant – and dangerous – task. For example, you may have an elderly loved one who is incontinent. No matter the underlying…
Depending on where you live in the world, there are different health risks and issues associated with flooding and water damage. If you reside in California, and elsewhere in the United States, there are five types of illnesses associated with flooding. These are: Skin and other infections Gastrointestinal illnesses Mosquito-borne illnesses Legionnaires Disease Hepatitis Skin…
Methamphetamine is a dangerous drug not only because of the rapid degradation of users’ bodies but even its creation. The chemicals used to create meth are volatile and while getting the mixture wrong can lead to problems, getting the mixture right still results in several problematic byproducts that need to be handled with extreme caution.…
The International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants has established a set of mold inspection standards. These standards are followed by certified mold inspectors working in the United States today. The Standards of Practice for Mold Inspection is divided into eight categories: Roof Exterior and grounds Basement, foundation, crawlspace, and structure Heating, cooling, and ventilation…
A key strategy you can employ to attempt to identify mold in your home or place of business is to undertake a visual inspection to identify the fungus. There are a number of facts and factors to bear in mind when it comes to performing an effective visual inspection to effectively identify mold: Understand the…
In the past few years, there’s been a considerable degree of public and media discussion about the potential health risks associated with mold contamination and exposure. From a medical and scientific standpoint, there remains a considerable amount of uncertainty as to specific health risks associated with mold exposure. With that said, health problems and ailments…
There are times when sampling at a property needs to be undertaken to ascertain if the premises are contaminated by meth. The reality is that meth is a highly hazardous drug. Meth sampling must be undertaken in a concise manner. There are a dozen steps associated with the process of meth sampling: Place a paper…
Fentanyl abuse and addiction have become a major public health issue in the United States today, including in the state of California. Fentanyl is now considered to be the drug that is driving the opioid crisis in many places in the country. A link in the fentanyl chain is what are known as fentanyl mills.…
You may be like many people and are concerned about the prospect of mold growth in your home. You may have legitimate worries about the damage that mold can do to your house itself as well as objects in your home. In addition, you may have real concerns about how mold (and mold spores) potentially…
Mold is a problem that can plague properties of all types, from residential properties to businesses. Mold can not only cause damage to property and objects in a home or a business, but it can also trigger health problems. The presence of mold is not always obvious. As a result, a professional mold inspection may…
A key element of meth remediation is to determine whether contamination exists in the first instance and the extent of that contamination. This crucial step is accomplished through thorough testing, which requires the appropriate collection of samples. There are a number of key steps associated with collecting samples to ascertain whether or not meth contamination…
In the 1990s, meth manufacturing was largely undertaken in rural locales. In this day and age, meth labs are still found in more rural areas but they are now commonly operated in urban and suburban areas. With these points noted, there remain a significant number of instances each year in which meth is manufactured at…
The first phase of the meth decontamination process is to test the premises to confirm contamination. Testing occurs directly after a property has been secured properly to prevent anyone unauthorized from entering the structure. In order to undertake a safe, thorough, effective meth decontamination, you first need to understand how to properly test for the…
A key element of meth decontamination is following important health and safety protocols. The health and safety protocols associated with meth decontamination begin the moment a suspected site is identified. There are five broad categories associated with the health and safety protocols associated with meth decontamination: Thorough site assessment Secure contaminated premises Proper personal protective…
Meth and fentanyl contamination is a relatively widespread problem in the United States today. This type of contamination occurs when one or another (or even both) of these drugs are used in a particular location. Meth and fentanyl contamination particularly is a problem when the manufacturing processes associated with these drugs take place at a…
Each and every year, people in California and across the United States die as the result of fentanyl overdoses. Fentanyl is considered by medical experts as the drug that currently is driving the opioid crisis in the U.S.A. and elsewhere. With some regularity, well-known individuals lose their lives as a result of fentanyl overdoses. In…
While children are found to be using drugs like meth at ever-younger ages, direct use of methamphetamine is not the only way in which children are ingesting drugs. Because of the widespread use of meth in this day and age, all members of the public are wise to understand ways in which children end up…
Fentanyl. The word looks innocuous, harmless. The stark reality is that fentanyl has become the driver of the national opioid epidemic in the United States, including in the state of California. Fatal fentanyl overdoses have become a major cause of death among people who improperly use prescription medications and among those who purchase the drug…
The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced people across California, throughout the country – indeed, around the world – to personal protective equipment or PPE. When it comes to fentanyl decontamination, personal protective equipment plays a crucial role in keeping people safe. The stark reality is that exposure to a fentanyl contaminated site can present profound health…
Born in 1958, Michael Jackson became an iconic performer even when he was still a child. By the time he died in 2009, Jackson has been christened as the King of Pop. He is considered to be a truly significant cultural figures of the 20th century. In addition, Michael Jackson is ranked as one of…
If you have a property that is contaminated by meth in some manner, there are a number of preliminary steps that you need to take in advance of diving into the task of remediation itself. Overriding everything associated with meth decontamination is understanding that you really cannot effectively engage in this type of work on…
Illicit fentanyl use has become a major contributing factor to the opioid epidemic in California and across the United States. Thousands of people die each year as the result of opioid overdoses. An increasing percentage of these fatal overdoses involve fentanyl. The expanding use of fentanyl necessitates a better understanding of the distribution network associated…
A grim reality associated with fentanyl abuse and addiction in the United States is found in the fact that the drug can become a proverbial family affair in a number of different ways. These include: Health issues caused by fentanyl contamination and exposure Accidental fentanyl overdose involving children Neglect of children by fentanyl abusing parents…
In recent years, fentanyl labs have been cropping up all over the United States. These labs are found in the state of California. With the rise of fentanyl labs in the United States, you may be like many people and wonder what happens at these sites. You may wonder how fentanyl is made. The reality…
Fentanyl is the drug now considered to be a major, if not the primary, driving force behind the opioid epidemic. Fentanyl contributes to the opioid epidemic in two primary ways. First, there are individuals who abuse prescriptions of the medication. Second, there are people who obtain the drug illegally and end up abusing or addicted…
Fentanyl contamination is an expanding problem in California and across the United States. As will be discussed in greater detail in a moment, there are a number of reasons why and how different types of properties become contaminated with fentanyl. In advance of fentanyl decontamination of a property, a specific fentanyl site assessment must occur.…
Illegal fentanyl use is regarded as a major health crisis in the United States at this juncture in time. Currently, fentanyl is entering the illegal market in a pair of primary ways. First, fentanyl is illegally available in the United States through the drug being brought into the United States from other countries. Second, fentanyl…
The alarming reality is that people who come into contact with fentanyl outside of a properly monitored setting are engaged in a life and death game of Russian Roulette. Knowingly or unknowingly coming into contact with fentanyl can result in a nearly immediate overdose. Oftentimes, a fentanyl overdose if deadly. Fentanyl is an extremely powerful…
Fentanyl is a powerful opioid drug that is used for legitimate therapeutic purposes. Additionally, fentanyl has become a primary drug that is being widely utilized illegally in California and across the United States. How Is Fentanyl Used in a Medical Setting? In a medical setting, fentanyl is used as a painkiller in limited circumstances: Fentanyl…
Fentanyl is one of the most powerful, dangerous, and addictive drugs used by people in California and across the country. An alarming number of people are addicted to fentanyl. In addition, every day, individuals addicted to fentanyl overdose. Indeed, fentanyl overdoses are what really underpins the high rate of opioid deaths in the United States…
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, DEA, is intent on releasing consistent warnings to law enforcement and the American public about the extreme dangers of fentanyl. The public is well-advised to be vigilant when it comes to the warnings issued by the DEA in regard to fentanyl and the profound dangers of this highly addictive, terribly…
Water loss events can be tough to deal with on their own, but throw in the risk of health complications, and things can become downright scary. Sadly, the risk for illness, especially for those suffering with compromised immune systems, increases the longer that a water-affected structure goes unaddressed. For this reason, it is imperative that…
Fentanyl is the most dangerous illegal drug in the United States, according to the Rand Corporation, an international public policy thinktank. The Rand Corporation published the most comprehensive study on the opioid crisis to date in 2019, a study that concluded that fentanyl was the driving drug behind the opioid calamity. Understanding the fentanyl crisis…
When a home, building or structure incurs damage as a result of a significant water event, the effects can be harrowing. Nevertheless, out of all of the possible negative outcomes, one of the most dangerous is the growth of microorganisms. Often the cause of sudden illness, respiratory complications, allergic reactions and more, the uncontrolled growth…
In recent times, not only are people using fentanyl alone recreationally and illegally, there are individuals who are using other drugs into which fentanyl is mixed. In some instances, people know that fentanyl is mixed with another mind-altering substances. In other cases, individuals are unaware that fentanyl has been mixed into another drug they have…
Prince Rogers Nelson is regarded as an American icon. Most commonly known simply as Prince, when he wasn’t referred to as the Artist Previously Known as Prince, is regarded as a true leader in the music industry. He is considered one of the greatest musicians of his generation. Prince was born on June 7, 1958,…
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