Why use a professional ? After the initial shock of discovery, emotional trauma is often inflicted by cleaning up the aftermath of a tragic scene. For a family member, friend or employee, this trauma can be emotionally overwhelming.
Will my insurance cover the cost ? YES! Most of the time your insurance company will cover the cost to have a profesional Bio-Hazard Removal company come in and remove the dangers that can be left behind by blood and body fluids.
Can I just have an employee clean up the mess ? NO! Employers have strict guidelines for employees exposed to blood-borne pathogens. Federal Regulation 29CFR1910.1030 states that NO employee can be placed in a position to be exposed to blood spills without first:
1) Receiving bloodborne pathogen training.
2) Having a written bloodborne pathogen exposure control plan.
3) Having been provided with personal protective equipment.
4) Having been offered a Hepatitis B vaccine and exposure evaluation and follow-up.
5)Being provided with a method to remove and properly store the bio-hazardous waste in a properly marked container for disposal at an approved site.
Violations of these rules have resulted in OSHA-imposed fines ranging from $7,000 to $70,000.
