Common Types of Biohazard Cleaning Scenarios

When I mention I work as a Crime Scene Cleaner, many people think it's all about cleaning up blood spills from murders or violent incidents. While we do handle such cases, a significant portion of our work involves non-crime-related biohazard cleaning situations. In this blog, we'll explore various scenarios that require biohazard cleaning services.

What is a Biohazard?

For those unaware, a biohazard refers to any bodily fluid that could be hazardous, potentially containing blood-borne pathogens, viruses, bacteria, etc. This includes blood, feces, vomit, body decomposition fluid, urine, animal waste, and any other fluids ejected from a body.

Public Incidents

We often get called to clean up bodily fluids in public places like shops, gyms, restaurants, or any high-traffic areas. Whether it's vomit, a nosebleed, a sewage leak from a blocked toilet, or defecation in public spaces, our services ensure these areas are safely cleaned.

Needle Sweeps and Drug Use Cleanups

Part of our job involves needle sweeps and cleaning areas where drug use has occurred. Used needles and other drug paraphernalia, such as blood-soaked tourniquets or swabs, are biohazards. These cleanups happen in public places like parks, alleyways, and behind leisure centers, as well as inside buildings like living accommodations and hostels.

Unattended Deaths and Decomposition

Unexpected deaths, especially if the person is alone, can result in biohazard situations. Blood and other bodily fluids can be excreted, and if the body is not discovered immediately, decomposition sets in. The level of cleanup required increases with the time the body remains undiscovered.

Welfare and Hoarding Situations

We also handle cases where someone's living environment has become unsafe due to poor health or severe mental or physical conditions. This can lead to unsanitary living conditions, with continence issues causing biohazards. Hoarding situations often hide biohazards like pet waste, rodent infestations, and rotten food attracting insects.

Crime Scenes and Trauma Cleanups

Crime scenes and trauma incidents, including suicides, are among our services. Police rarely handle these cleanups, leaving the task to the family if they are unaware of our services. This can be traumatic and should only be done by trained professionals like us.

Road Traffic Collisions

Though we are qualified to clean up after road traffic collisions, we are still working to secure contracts in our area for this type of work. We offer a wide range of biohazard cleaning services, each essential and necessary. Whether the job takes minutes or days, it's crucial that only qualified and licensed professionals carry out this type of work.