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4 Ways To Safely Dispose of Biohazards & How Bio-One Can Help

4 Ways To Safely Dispose of Biohazards & How Bio-One Can Help - Bio-One of Oceanside.

We are sharing four ways to safely dispose of biohazards and how a cleanup company like Bio-One can help you secure a safe environment for you or your loved ones to return to after a traumatic life event. Our crew has the experience and expertise to handle any biohazard situation. We're here to help you every step, from safely disposing of them to providing emotional support.

You must be extremely careful when cleaning up and safely disposing of biohazards, as they pose a severe health risk to humans and animals if they are not safely cleaned up.

Biohazards - What You Need To Know

A biohazard is any material that contains potentially infectious materials, often found in:

  • Crime scenes
  • Suicide, undiscovered death, and other trauma scenes
  • Accidents
  • Hoarding situations

Any time there is potential exposure to blood or other bodily fluids, there is also the potential for exposure to biohazards. Proper biohazard cleanup is essential to prevent disease outbreaks. The improper treatment of any hazardous material can put you, your crew, or your loved ones at risk for serious health problems, such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, and other bloodborne illnesses.

What Are Some Examples of Biohazards?

Some common biohazards include:

  • Blood and bodily fluids such as saliva and vomit
  • Animal remains and excretions
  • Infectious waste
  • Chemical spills
  • Tear gas and chemical weapons
  • Medical waste

Handling biohazardous waste requires special care and training. Exposure to dangerous pathogens may result in severe health consequences, so it's essential for anyone attempting to restore these scenarios to follow the necessary protocols and health regulations that include using the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect not only themselves but those around them.

Contaminated Materials Carry Bloodborne Pathogens

Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms that can cause human disease and are present in human blood and other bodily fluids. These pathogens can cause several serious diseases, including Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS.

What To Do If You Are Exposed to Biohazardous Materials

If you have been exposed to biohazards, removing any contaminated materials and cleaning yourself as soon as possible is essential. Here's what you must do:

  1. Remove any clothing or items that have been contaminated with potentially infectious materials and put them in a separate bag. DO NOT  throw the bag in your regular trash container.
  2. Wash your hands thoroughly.
  3. Flush the area of your skin that has been exposed to biohazards with cool water for at least 15 minutes.
  4. Put on a clean set of clothing.
  5. Seek medical attention as soon as possible.

If You Have an Open Wound

If you have cuts, scrapes, or open wounds, here’s a list of things you can do while you wait for medical assistance:

  • Rinse the wound under running tap water for five to ten minutes. Do not scrub or use any harsh chemicals.
  • Soak a gauze pad or cloth in saline solution or tap water, or use an alcohol-free wipe and gently dab or wipe the skin with it. Avoid using antiseptic as it may damage the skin.
  • If you have one available, apply an antibiotic ointment to any cuts, scrapes, or open wounds.

Learn more about NHS’s guide on How to clean up a wound. Contacting the authorities in the face of a crime scene or traumatic event is also imperative.

4 Ways to Safely Dispose of Biohazards

There are four key ways to dispose of biohazards safely:

  1. Remove all potential biohazards from the scene

Remove any materials that may be contaminated with blood or other bodily fluids. These should be placed in heavy-duty garbage bags and sealed tightly before being removed from the premises.

  1. Clean and disinfect all surfaces that may have been exposed to biohazards

This includes countertops, floors, walls, and any other surfaces that may have come into contact with potentially infectious materials. All surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned with a disinfectant solution and allowed to air dry.

  1. Safely dispose of all biohazards

When handling biohazardous materials, it's crucial to wear gloves, goggles, and a face mask to prevent exposure to potentially infectious materials. PPE should be removed and disposed of properly after each use.

  1. Contact a professional biohazard cleanup company

Never attempt to clean up biohazards yourself – Biohazard cleanup companies are fundamental in a crime scene or traumatic event involving blood and bodily fluids. They are responsible for safely and properly removing biohazards from a home or business.

At Bio-One, our technicians follow strict guidelines to dispose of biohazards from affected areas efficiently and promptly. If you have any questions about biohazardous waste disposal or if you need help with a biohazard situation, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to help 24/7/365.

Bio-One has a full license in biohazard remediation services

Bio-One employs certified restoration technicians with the proper training, knowledge, and experience necessary to provide biohazard cleanup services in accordance with OSHA standards. We use only the latest and most advanced methods, products, and equipment to clean and decontaminate homes or businesses affected by biohazards.

In addition to our biohazard cleanup services, we also offer crime scene cleaning, hoarder house cleaning, and fentanyl cleanup services. 

If you have any questions about our biohazard cleanup process or would like to schedule a free consultation, do not hesitate to contact us.

BIo-One's biohazard removal technicians.
BIo-One's biohazard removal technicians.

Independently Owned & Operated!

Bio-One of Oceanside is the  #1 Disinfection, Sanitation, and Decontamination Company in North San Diego County, providing professional, industry standards services in all kinds of extreme scenarios:

Recovery Services

  • Crime scene cleanup services
  • Trauma scene cleaning services
  • Blood and biohazard cleaning services
  • Undiscovered or unattended death cleaning services
  • Homicide/Suicide cleaning services
  • Feces and bodily fluids cleaning services
  • Mold remediation services
  • Water damage restoration services
  • Emergency vehicle decontamination services
  • Fentanyl cleanup services
  • Medical waste disposal services
  • Tear gas cleaning services
  • Sewage backup cleaning services

Hoarding cleanup services

  • Hoarding cleanup
  • Animal hoarding cleanup
  • Gross filth cleanup
  • Deep clean
  • Junk removal
  • Homeless encampment clean-out
  • Hazardous waste disposal
  • Nicotine stain/odor removal
  • Odor removal

HELP FIRST, BUSINESS SECOND!

Bio-One of Oceanside springs into action to assist survivors when a traumatic event occurs. We work with local law enforcement, emergency responders, victim advocacy organizations, hoarding task forces, apartment communities, and insurance companies to ensure that you receive the greatest service feasible.

We are proudly serving North San Diego and surrounding communities! 

Bio-One is a proud member of the Southern California Rental Housing Association and Carlsbad, Oceanside, and Vista Chambers of Commerce. Bio-One serves all of San Diego County and neighboring regions, including Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, Fallbrook, Escondido, San Marcos, and Bonsall.

We also serve the Southern Orange County cities: San Clemente, Dana Point, Rancho Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Ladera Ranch, San Juan Capistrano, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Woods, Laguna Beach, Lake Forest, Rancho Santa Margarita, Irvine, and Costa Mesa.

Our services are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Give us a call at 760-429-0729.

Biohazardous Waste Disposal - What to Do If You’re Exposed - Bio-One of Oceanside.

Bio-One of Oceanside is available 24/7 - 365 days a year, to clean, disinfect and remediate areas from blood spills and bodily fluids. Our technicians are highly trained in biohazardous waste disposal practices to ensure these scenarios are remediated safely.

Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and biohazardous waste can happen in various occupations and circumstances. Medical and emergency personnel, for example, are constantly dealing with biohazardous material; they follow strict guidelines and procedures to ensure their safety and the safety of the people around them.

Immediate response to biohazardous waste exposure is crucial

Traumatic events like crimes, car accidents, and sudden death usually involve blood and bodily fluids that only professionals must clean. 

Attempting to clean these scenarios without the proper training poses a risk of infection for everyone involved, not to mention the emotional trauma that goes with taking care of these situations. This includes blood, human body fluids, a combination of bodily fluids and blood, mucous membranes, mycotoxins, and any surface/item visibly contaminated by biological pathogens. 

Blood and bodily fluids can linger on surfaces for long periods of time, and they carry dangerous bacteria and diseases, even dry. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and biohazardous waste can happen from sharp objects/needles, cuts, scratches, bites from infected animals, mucous membrane contact, skin contact, and non-direct contact (being in the presence of highly contaminated areas and surfaces).

What to do if you’re exposed to biohazardous waste

Immediate response to biohazardous waste exposure includes:

  • Removing contaminated clothing and equipment.
  • Wash with soap and water any body part that might be contaminated by blood and bodily fluids. If you experience scratches or cuts, wash with abundant water and soap. 
  • If your mucous (eyes, nose, mouth) were exposed to biohazardous waste, wash with abundant water and soap for at least ten minutes.
  • Look for medical attention, no matter how minimal or large the level of exposure might seem.

Bio-One of Oceanside's specialists works with first responders for immediate biohazardous waste disposal services in North San Diego County. Our specialists remediate scenarios from traumatic events like crime scenes, suicide, blood spill, undiscovered death, and situations involving biohazardous waste. We are always available to assist families and victims in their greatest time of need.

Seek professional assistance

Usually, when tragedy and traumatic events take place, there’s a police investigation and medical staff who takes care of removing the bodies and remnants from scenes. After investigations are completed and coroners leave the scene, thorough cleaning and disinfection must be conducted to avoid disease and infection outbreaks from bloodborne pathogens. 

It’s important to avoid exposing maintenance crew and cleaning companies when blood and bodily fluids are present. The best thing to do is leave it to have a biohazardous waste disposal company take care of the disinfection and decontamination process.

Bio-One of Oceanside is here for you

Blood and bodily fluid spills/residue can linger on almost any surface. Our specialists are caring, compassionate, discreet, and understanding of the emotional distress of facing these situations. We strive to be an extension of your family, someone you can rely on while we take care of all the biohazards that may pose a health risk for you and your loved ones.

Bio-One's biohazardous waste disposal technicians are mindful and discreet.
Bio-One's biohazardous waste disposal technicians are mindful and discreet.

Independently Owned & Operated!

Bio-One of Oceanside is the  #1 Disinfection, Sanitation, and Decontamination Company in North San Diego County, providing professional, industry standards services in all kinds of extreme scenarios:

Recovery Services

  • Crime scene cleanup services
  • Trauma scene cleaning services
  • Blood and biohazard cleaning services
  • Undiscovered or unattended death cleaning services
  • Homicide/Suicide cleaning services
  • Feces and bodily fluids cleaning services
  • Mold remediation services
  • Water damage restoration services
  • Emergency vehicle decontamination services
  • Fentanyl cleanup services
  • Medical waste disposal services
  • Tear gas cleaning services
  • Sewage backup cleaning services

Hoarding cleanup services

  • Hoarding cleanup
  • Animal hoarding cleanup
  • Gross filth cleanup
  • Deep clean
  • Junk removal
  • Homeless encampment clean-out
  • Hazardous waste disposal
  • Nicotine stain/odor removal
  • Odor removal

HELP FIRST, BUSINESS SECOND!

Bio-One of Oceanside springs into action to assist survivors when a traumatic event occurs. We work with local law enforcement, emergency responders, victim advocacy organizations, hoarding task forces, apartment communities, and insurance companies to ensure that you receive the greatest service feasible.

We are proudly serving North San Diego and surrounding communities! 

Bio-One is a proud member of the Southern California Rental Housing Association and Carlsbad, Oceanside, and Vista Chambers of Commerce. Bio-One serves all of San Diego County and neighboring regions, including Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, Fallbrook, Escondido, San Marcos, and Bonsall.

We also serve the Southern Orange County cities: San Clemente, Dana Point, Rancho Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Ladera Ranch, San Juan Capistrano, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Woods, Laguna Beach, Lake Forest, Rancho Santa Margarita, Irvine, and Costa Mesa.

Our services are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Give us a call at 760-429-0729.

4 Biohazardous Waste Facts & Why Trust Bio-One of Oceanside to Remove It

Cleaning biohazardous waste is a delicate task that should be done only by professional, certified technicians. Biohazardous waste is highly infectious and represents a health risk for employers, employees, victims of traumatic events, and animals. Bio-One of Oceanside's certified technicians is trained to remove biohazardous waste from any scene, following the most rigorous and strict methods to ensure safety for everyone involved.

Biohazardous waste often comes from blood and bodily fluids resulting from a traumatic life event: crime scene, suicide, decomposition/undiscovered death, car accidents, etc. Biohazardous waste can also come from used medical equipment and PPE, blood, and bodily residue in emergency vehicles and, in general, on any surface that has come into contact with the waste.

We are sharing four biohazardous waste facts and why Bio-One is the trusted choice for safe removal from these events with a caring, compassionate, and sensitive approach to helping you and your loved ones during a difficult time.

What is biohazardous waste? 

Biohazardous waste is biological material that can contaminate an object, surface, or individual. A few examples of biohazardous waste include: 

  • Blood and bodily fluids - Residue of medical procedures and/or as a consequence of traumatic events like a crime scene, suicide, decomposition/undiscovered death, car accidents, etc. 
  • Contaminated PPE and Medical waste - Any objects or materials that have had contact with patients dealing with infectious diseases. 
  • Human and animal waste - As a result of diseases and other medical procedures. Human and animal waste can also be found in hoarding and highly cluttered scenarios.
  • Waste from substance and other drug residues - Contaminated objects and surfaces from debris in cluttered spaces and homeless encampment scenarios. 

Bio-One of Oceanside's technicians can dispose of any biohazardous waste resulting from these environments. Our job is to protect you from this waste and help and guide you in the face of these difficult situations. 

Cleaning biohazardous waste by yourself is not only traumatic but also very dangerous

Besides the trauma of dealing with the loss of a loved one, cleaning the area where the event happened can represent further trauma and pain for the families and victims. Biohazardous waste is highly infectious, so the best choice you can make for yourself and your loved ones is to trust Bio-One of Oceanside to remove, disinfect and decontaminate any areas affected by a traumatic event. 

Our team is well aware of the unfortunate and deeply painful circumstances that you or your family are going through.

Biohazardous waste must be cleaned promptly

Whether it’s blood and bodily fluid residue, medical waste, or human/animal waste, all biohazardous waste must be cleaned quickly and with the help of professionals. Blood can carry many infectious diseases like Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, and other bloodborne pathogens. Decomposed biological matter can be highly contagious, and the odor from these unattended scenarios poses multiple airborne infections and diseases.

Bio-One of Oceanside follows strict regulations and procedures to properly remove and dispose of any biohazardous waste resulting from traumatic events in houses or properties. Our expertise guarantees that these areas return to a safe, pre-incident state for families and victims involved.

Bio-One Oceanside is the trusted choice for professional biohazardous waste removal, cleaning, and decontamination

Bio-One of Oceanside's certified technicians work closely with local law enforcement, victim advocate groups, public service agencies, and other organizations to help and assist the community in the face of an accident involving biohazardous waste.

Our professional biohazardous waste removal, cleaning, and decontamination services are available in emergency response 24/7 - 365 days a year. Bio-One’s business motto is “Help First, Business Second.” Our goal is to help our community during its greatest time of need, taking care of situations that might represent trauma and distress for the victims and families involved. 

Bio-One responding with their biohahazardous waste removal services for residential and business properties.
We always strive to be a supportive team for you and anyone who might be involved in these situations! 

Independently Owned & Operated!

Bio-One of Oceanside is the  #1 Disinfection, Sanitation, and Decontamination Company in North San Diego County, providing professional, industry standards services in all kinds of extreme scenarios:

Recovery Services

  • Crime scene cleanup services
  • Trauma scene cleaning services
  • Blood and biohazard cleaning services
  • Undiscovered or unattended death cleaning services
  • Homicide/Suicide cleaning services
  • Feces and bodily fluids cleaning services
  • Mold remediation services
  • Water damage restoration services
  • Emergency vehicle decontamination services
  • Fentanyl cleanup services
  • Medical waste disposal services
  • Tear gas cleaning services
  • Sewage backup cleaning services

Hoarding cleanup services

  • Hoarding cleanup
  • Animal hoarding cleanup
  • Gross filth cleanup
  • Deep clean
  • Junk removal
  • Homeless encampment clean-out
  • Hazardous waste disposal
  • Nicotine stain/odor removal
  • Odor removal

HELP FIRST, BUSINESS SECOND!

Bio-One of Oceanside springs into action to assist survivors when a traumatic event occurs. We work with local law enforcement, emergency responders, victim advocacy organizations, hoarding task forces, apartment communities, and insurance companies to ensure that you receive the greatest service feasible.

We are proudly serving North San Diego and surrounding communities! 

Bio-One is a proud member of the Southern California Rental Housing Association and Carlsbad, Oceanside, and Vista Chambers of Commerce. Bio-One serves all of San Diego County and neighboring regions, including Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, Fallbrook, Escondido, San Marcos, and Bonsall.

We also serve the Southern Orange County cities: San Clemente, Dana Point, Rancho Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Ladera Ranch, San Juan Capistrano, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Woods, Laguna Beach, Lake Forest, Rancho Santa Margarita, Irvine, and Costa Mesa.

Our services are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Give us a call at 760-429-0729.