Biohazard sites are often extremely traumatic and may be difficult for individuals to even approach, particularly in cases of suicide, accidental death, or unattended death. These sites are also extremely hazardous, and untrained and unequipped personnel who approach, risk exposure to viruses, bacteria, toxins, and psychological impact.

Understanding the risk of biohazard cleanup, also called biohazard remediation, is the only option for situations involving large quantities of blood, bodily fluids, decomposition, toxic chemicals, and other dangerous substances. These sites raise the possibility of serious injury or infection due to blood borne agents like Hepatitis, MRSA, and HIV. At the same time, the possible presence of insects, animals, or odor necessitates help from a trained biohazard team who can evaluate the situation, develop a plan, and ultimately resolve the trouble and restore the area to a habitable state.

Only a trained bioremediation team is able to intervene in these conditions. And while police, firefighters, or investigators may be involved in the response, it will fall to the manager or owner of the property to arrange to have the aftermath taken care of and the remaining biohazard conditions removed and eliminated.

Regardless of the circumstances, if you are a loved one or property manager responsible for cleaning and restoring