December 13, 2013
First responders, crime scene cleanup crews and members of the law enforcement community, are often exposed to risk from various biohazards and blood borne illnesses. Risks associated with exposure to biohazards include diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis and MRSA. Many first responders may be unaware of the risks present when dealing with blood and bodily […]
December 3, 2013
In an era of drug-resistant “super bugs,” the recent cases of bacterial outbreaks highlight the importance of maintaining high levels of safety measures to prevent facing a difficult and dangerous biohazard cleanup job. A recent confirmed outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease was traced to a hot tub inside an Illinois fitness center just west of Chicago. […]
November 4, 2013
You pulled a vehicle over and you’re approaching the driver’s side of the car. As a police officer, you know within seconds this car should be searched for illegal narcotics and possibly weapons. With a driver and two passengers in the vehicle, you realize this situation could get heated, even with the additional squad car […]
October 23, 2013
The FBI reported that violent crime rose by .7% across the nation in 2012. What the report doesn’t address is the hidden risks to law enforcement as they respond to and investigate such crimes. More violent crime means blood cleanup and biohazard exposure from other bodily fluids that may carry dangerous bloodborne pathogens. Taking the […]
October 22, 2013
Every day, hundreds of officers and investigators are exposed to potentially life threatening biohazards in the blood spills and bodily fluids they encounter.
October 10, 2013
Unfortunately, violent crimes can occur in areas where the public commonly travels, relaxes, plays and lives. For the many people affected by tragic events, like the basketball court shooting in Chicago or the tragedy at the Washington Navy Yard, life will never be the same. Returning the area back to the way it looked prior […]