April 8, 2021
As vaccinations continue to increase in availability and businesses start to re-open, it’s still as important as ever to ensure the safety of your workers, patrons, and their families. On March 12, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released new guidelines called the National Emphasis Program (NEP), which enforces COVID-19 guidelines, “on companies that […]
March 3, 2021
Biohazards often present dangers unseen to the human eye. You may not think much about it, but blood spillage is a common biohazard because bloodborne pathogens such as MRSA, HIV, and Hepatitis B & C viruses can be present, and transmitted through blood. This begs the question: when do I need a biohazard professional? When […]
February 9, 2021
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recently published additional COVID-19 guidelines for the protection of workers. In the newly released guidance, OSHA details the different levels of remediation that should occur in the event of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the workplace. The updated guidance reflects developments in scientific research, best practices […]
December 23, 2020
Back in March, when the coronavirus pandemic was still new, we published a blog article warning about the importance of following COVID-19 regulations and safety standards created by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A big concern for employers struggling to survive the pandemic economy […]
December 8, 2020
On November 30, the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Division of Occupational Safety & Health (Cal/OSHA) released a new list of emergency temporary standards in order to ensure employers are protecting workers from hazards related to COVID-19, following the approval by the Office of Administrative Law. As daily new cases and deaths reach new heights, […]
November 6, 2020
If you haven’t heard of Swedish death cleaning before, the name is actually somewhat misleading. When Aftermath Services talks about death cleaning, we mean cleaning up the grisly, physical remnants after a death. But Swedish death cleaning means the opposite — cleaning before death. So, What is Swedish Death Cleaning? Swedish death cleaning is the […]
October 15, 2020
We can’t live without our phones, but can they also make us sick? According to scientists at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness, SARS-CoV-2, the viral cause of coronavirus (COVID-19), can survive for 28 days on smooth surfaces like mobile phone screens and cash money at room temperature—a much longer duration than the flu’s lifespan. […]
September 15, 2020
Community organizations do crucial, on-the-ground work to help neighborhoods by providing various types of assistance and resources. They bridge the gap between local government, health officials and the population by figuring out what their community needs and advocating for it at a higher level. The work these organizations do — social services, nonprofit work, education, […]
September 10, 2020
Workers exposed to bloodborne pathogens are at risk to contract serious and even life-threatening illnesses. Even if you don’t think your situation requires a blood waste cleanup company – in cases where the spillage is smaller than a plate – harmful pathogens may still be present, posing health risks and liabilities. That’s why you should […]
August 19, 2020
According to Chain Store Age (CSA), janitorial services are on the rise, especially among big-box retailers, grocery stores and office buildings. But have you considered what qualifications are necessary when you need a ‘deep clean’—especially for something as serious as COVID-19? You might be surprised to learn that most janitorial companies aren’t experienced in infectious […]