Safety Measures For Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup 

Cleaning a crime scene is more than a bucket and mop. There are several guidelines that you should follow to secure your health. Many theories have proved the biological and psychological importance of safety guidelines which you must follow to avoid many possible conditions. Otherwise, hiring biohazard cleanup specialists in Nashville is always the best option to go for. 

We need extra protection and a pile of disposable items to maintain the safe environment around us. Specifically, in the case of biohazard & crime scene cleanup, the cleaners need to follow serious safety guides to protect themselves from health hazards and possible accidents. In this blog, we have discussed some of the very important safety measures which you must follow to stay away from dangers.

The guide –

The exchange of bodily fluids and other chemicals has several bad effects on people and the environment all, mentally, physically, and psychologically. It is very important to clean the crime scene by following some safety measures. Some of them are – 

  • Using proper tools for crime scenes is very important to protect yourself from health hazards. Wear a PPE suit, gloves, dust masks, shoe cover, or specifically designed booties for the crime scene. Wear safety glasses when working on ceilings.
  • Before that, make sure you are vaccinated with some serious possible disease antidotes. Meet a healthcare professional for a regular check-up before entering the crime scene for cleaning. 
  • Do not forget to use hazmat bags or solid plastic containers for disposal of biohazard items and containers, along with other harmful objects.
  • Dispose of the buckets, clothes, mops, and sponges used in the cleaning is very important. Otherwise, sanitize them properly after every use. 
  • Go for peroxide and bleach (don’t use the word bleach instead….speciality cleaning solutions that are disinfectant solutions to decontaminate the floors, walls, roofs, and other items present in the scene. (dont’t like this next sentence.. instead we follow disinfectant solutions directions, and contact times to ensure it works properly)To understand the adequate concentration rate of disinfectant, reach out to us. (We will suggest you some… sentence does sound correct. … Maybe it’s important to understand We specialise in decontaminating properties to be safe and habitable…. will suggest you some more techniques to avoid contaminations and infections. 
  • If necessary, use some strong heavy, duty deodorizers to eliminate bad smells or foul odors.(deodorizer suggests hiding the smell instead of eliminating it.  We have special equipment and cleaning products designed to neutralize or eliminate the matter causing the foul odor…. sentence something like this
  • Keep a box full of several necessary pieces of equipment to help you in cleaning the area. Your box must include shovels, putty knives, and different sizes of brushes, sandpaper, blades, and box cutters. Most importantly, a ladder should be with you.(I think general is better here.  We keep on hand all tools and supplies to decontaminate a property contaminated with bacteria or viruses involved from a crime scene cleanup that involves cleaning, decontaminating, or properly disposing of material that has been contaminated with bodily fluid of some sort.
  • Sort different categories of disposes according to their type. Stitch the mouth of the bag carefully and discard them in the adequate area.   (let’s just get rid of this sentence)

Property Decon Pros is one of the leading clean-up service providing companies in Georgia. (first sentence mentions Nashville TN.  Maybe say we work in Georgia and Tennessee, fyi we have a business license for both)For any type of biohazard and crime scene cleanup, do not hesitate to contact us. Hire us for a whole better service experience. Visit our website for more information and queries!