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Home and business owners alike face a myriad of different standards and regulations. This includes situations in which there has been some sort of disruption at the premises that requires action, including biohazard remediation, mold elimination, crime scene cleanup, and water cleanup. These standards and regulations run the gambit from health and safety to biohazard and other waste disposals. Because of the breadth and specifics of such standards and regulations, professional intervention is a wise course to ensure regulatory compliance. Call our veteran-led biohazard cleaning service company.
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.…
In a perfect world, claims made to insurance companies would be covered quickly and without hassle. And because you are making payments regularly to cover your home, business or structure, you probably expect the process of making a claim to cover a water loss to flow seamlessly once the opportunity presents itself. Unfortunately, there are…
Documentation is an integral part of the drying and remediation process. Not only does it protect remediation experts in the midst of performing their jobs, but it also gives you, the client, a clear view of the remediation project from start to finish, including what was achieved and how. Because documentation is, in essence, proof…
Remediation teams are often challenged by clients and insurance companies about why they adhere to certain protocols and utilize the types of techniques that they do. What most don’t realize, however, is that many of these plans and techniques are put in place to increase efficiency and to the promote safety of everyone involved. Without…
When some type of flooding event or another type of water-related incident occurs in a home, business, or other location, the flooring typically is in the bullseye for damage. There are a number of important facts and factors you need to bear in mind when it comes to flooring damage arising from flooding or some…
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…
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…
Believe it or not, the material or surface that covers an artifact, structure or floor can make a vast difference in the water restoration process. One key element in this regard is porosity. Porosity can determine whether or not an item or artifact can be deemed as salvageable and can significantly slow down, or speed…
Wood flooring comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors and styles. They’re often made from sundry materials and are a common finding in school gyms, residences, offices and commercial buildings. Though hardwood floors certainly have their benefits, restoring them after they’ve become waterlogged can become quite a task. Because hardwood is composed of low-porosity…
Extreme water loss situations are often tragic events that have the potential to destroy homes and wreck lives. Though they aren’t always preventable, it can help to know how catastrophic water occurrences are classified, and what to expect if you ever find yourself in the midst of one. Significant water loss events are referred to…
When a major water incident unexpectedly occurs, you may find yourself scurrying to find a resolution. As such, it can be helpful to prepare in advance for situations like these so that you can know what to expect and how to prepare for it, ahead of time. Initial Contact When you pick up the phone…
It goes without saying that water damage to a home or structure can be devastating. Nevertheless, there are methods that remediation professionals use to determine the fastest, most efficient and most cost-effective way to be of service to those who need it most. By observing the standards and regulations of class of loss, remediation companies…
Has your home or commercial building been damaged due to water loss? Then you may require a water loss inspection. Inspections are the first step towards cleaning up the water loss. Inspections are among the most important, if not the most important, aspects of a drying job. Commercial Inspections While it is essential to have…
It can be alarming and disheartening to discover that your home or property has been overrun with rodents. Fortunately, you have many options when it comes to controlling rodent populations. One way you can battle a large rodent infestation is to place bait stations in or around your property. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation…
There certainly are situations in which water and moisture issues in a home or business are obvious. On the other hand, there are instances in which harmful levels of moisture in a home or business may not be as readily evident. In addition, even when a water issue is obvious in part of a home…
If you are a property owner or manager, you are probably going to need bait stations at some point. Rodents pose some serious health risks to exposed individuals. When you ignore these contaminants, you risk exposing yourself to several serious and even fatal diseases. Properly labeled bait stations enable you to quickly and efficiently eliminate…
Raccoons are highly adaptable mammals. As a consequence, they have extended their habitat range over the course of the past 100 years. This includes raccoons that have become successful urban and suburban dwellers as cities and surrounding metropolitan have grown. As a consequence, raccoons have become fairly common dwellers in the residences of people in…
Workplace injuries are injuries that occur during the course of employment. They can occur at a workplace or at worksite if job-related tasks are performed at remote locations. Workplace injuries are very commonplace in this day and age. Indeed, a worker is injured on the job in the United States every seven seconds. A fact…
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…
All states have legally mandated disclosures that must be made by a home seller to a prospective homebuyer. This includes the state of California. For example, there are specific disclosure requirements that must be made in regard to lead paint and mold at a residential property. If you’ve found yourself in a position in which…
Prisons on federal and state levels, as well as city and county jails, maintain what is typically are called “inmate worker programs.” The Federal Bureau of Prisons, or BOP, describes its inmate worker program in a concise paragraph: Sentenced inmates are required to work if they are medically able. Institution work assignments include employment in…
The state of California has enacted specific statutes governing the trapping of wild animals. These laws serve a number of purposes, including the humane treatment of animals and as a means of protecting the ecosystem in the state more generally. If you will be involved in the trapping of animals in California for one reason…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is a part of the U.S. Department of Labor and was established in 1971 by President Richard Nixon. The primary purpose of OSHA is to create and enforce certain safety regulations in specific workplaces in the United States. These regulations include how job site injuries that result in the…
Raccoons historically lived in forests and other wooded areas. As human developments have encroached into their natural habitats, raccoons have been highly adept at adapting. In other words, raccoons have shown little difficulty in successfully living in the heart of suburban and even urban communities. Indeed, in many cities, raccoons have become commonplace. In addition…
Raccoons are mammals that grow to a length of about two feet when mature. Raccoons are indigenous to forests but are highly intelligent and adaptable animals. As a result, they have taken to living in urban areas as metropolitan communities expand. Raccoons are nocturnal animals and generally avoid contact with humans. With that noted, as…
An important element of the biohazardous waste cleanup process is the safe transportation of those potentially dangerous materials from the location of the remediation to the destination where the waste will be treated or disposed of. In the state of California, there are a set of laws, and associated regulations, that govern the manner in…
The primary means of disposing of biohazardous material has been incineration. Prior to 1997, 90 percent of all biohazardous waste was incinerated. It was in that year that the Environmental Protection Agency issued the Hospital Medical Waste Incinerator standards. These standards started a shift away from the incineration of biohazardous waste to other methodologies, principally…
The Occupational Health and Safety Association or OSHA is a federal agency in charge of determining worker safety regulations and guidelines. Part of the guidelines that OSHA have put in place is for construction site cleanup procedures by companies after an accidental death has occurred due to hazardous waste accidents or unforeseen circumstances on the…
Approximately 4,500 people are killed in construction site accidents annually, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA. This equates to over a dozen deaths each day. Thousand more are injured in construction site accidents and oftentimes seriously so according to OSHA.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, has established a set of requirements and standards associated with cleaning up biohazardous waste. These requirements are developed from laws passed by Congress, together with regulations adopted by OSHA itself. At the heart of the requirements for cleaning up biohazardous waste is the OSHA Blood Pathogens Standard. Based on this…
Every day in California, people die in bed. In some cases, people experience traumatic deaths which result in blood staining a mattress. In other situations, people die, and their remains aren’t immediately discovered, resulting in fluids contaminating a mattress. Disposal of Uncontaminated Mattress If a person passes away in bed from natural causes, and the…
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