No one ever wants to find themselves in a situation where they need a biohazard cleanup. But sometimes, life can take some unexpected turns. Whether it's due to an accident, crime, or even a natural disaster, there are times when biohazardous materials must be removed from a property.
If you need a biohazard cleanup, it's important to know that there are professionals who can help. These trained specialists know how to safely and effectively remove potentially hazardous materials from your home or business so that you and your family can move on with your lives.
Accidents, crime scenes, unattended death, and other traumatic situations carry numerous biohazards and potentially infectious materials that professionals should only remediate. Here are some tips on what to do if you find yourself in need of a biohazard cleanup. At Bio-One of Pittsburgh, our certified team of professionals is available 24/7, 365 days a year. We work closely with law enforcement and emergency personnel to safely and promptly care for these scenarios, following OSHA health regulations.
What are biohazards?
Biohazards are any materials or substances that threaten human health and safety. This can include everything from infectious diseases to hazardous chemicals. Biohazardous materials must be cleaned up carefully to ensure they do not risk people or the environment. Some examples of biohazardous waste include blood and bodily fluids in a crime scene or accident, chemical spills, medical waste, tear gas, and other contaminated materials and substances.
Biohazard cleanup companies are specially trained to deal with these materials safely. They will have the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and protective gear to ensure they can clean up the biohazardous material without putting themselves or others at risk.
What should you do if you find yourself in need of a biohazard cleanup?
If you come across a biohazard, it is important not to touch it or try cleaning it yourself. Leave the area immediately and call a biohazard cleanup company to deal with the situation.
If not cleaned properly, blood and bodily fluids can pose a serious health hazard. exposure to these fluids can lead to diseases such as HIV and hepatitis B, as well as other illnesses from bloodborne pathogens. This is why it is so important to have a professional biohazard cleanup company handle the situation.
The insurance company typically covers Bio-One's biohazard cleanup costs. Don't hesitate to contact us at any hour or day if you encounter a situation involving bloodborne pathogens and other potential biohazards. Our priority is to take care of the situation as soon as possible!
Why is it important to hire a professional for biohazard cleanup?
Biohazardous waste is any waste that contains infectious material or potentially harmful chemicals. This type of waste can come from hospitals, research laboratories, crime scenes, and businesses that produce large amounts of hazardous waste.
There are many different types of biohazardous waste, and each requires its own special type of cleanup. For example, blood and bodily fluids can contain harmful viruses and bacteria, while chemical waste can be corrosive or poisonous. It's important to hire a professional biohazard cleanup company that has the experience and training to clean up all types of biohazards safely.
A professional biohazard cleanup company will have the necessary certifications to handle biohazards and the proper equipment. They will also follow all safety protocols to ensure that the area is clean and safe for everyone involved.
Compassion. Experience. Respect.
Bio-One of Pittsburgh is always ready to assist you with any issues arising from unanticipated events, such as death and major injury. Our expert specialists are always ready to assist you in dealing with highly pressurized situations that may be emotionally and physically draining, allowing you to focus on other vital activities while healing in a sanitary environment. Locally owned and operated, we provide the following:
Biohazard remediation and decontamination services
- Crime scene cleaning
- Blood spill cleanup
- Homicide and suicide cleanup
- Unattended death cleanup
- Biohazard cleanup
- Feces and bodily fluids cleanup
- Odor removal
- Virus Disinfection
- Fentanyl cleanup
- Tear gas cleanup
- Emergency vehicle decontamination
- Sewage backup cleanup
- Medical Waste disposal
Hoarding cleanup services
- Hoarding cleanup
- Animal hoarding cleanup
- Junk removal
- Deep cleanup
- Gross filth cleanup
- Hazardous waste removal
- Homeless encampment cleanup
Help First, Business Second!
Bio-One works closely with victim support centers nationwide and local authorities, communities, emergency services personnel, hoarding task forces, apartment communities, insurance companies, and other organizations to accomplish each customer's most efficient and superior service possible.
Many crime scene cleanup companies may face unexpected, unfortunate life events. Still, Bio-One is the right choice because of our expertise and profoundly caring and discreet specialists.
We are proud members of the NAPO Pittsburgh - National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals!
Serving the Greater Pittsburgh / Western Pennsylvania Area!
Bio-One of Pittsburgh serves the following Pennsylvania counties: Allegheny County, Washington County, Beaver County, Butler County, Armstrong County, Westmoreland County, Lawrence County, Greene County, Fayette County, and Mercer County.
We also serve the following cities and surrounding communities: Allison Park, Aspinwall, Avalon, Bairdford, Bakerstown, Baldwin, Bellevue, Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights, Bethel Park, Blawnox, Boston, Brackenridge, Braddock, Braddock Hills, Bradford Woods, Brentwood, Buena Vista, Bunola, Carnegie, Castle Shannon, Cheswick, Churchill, Clairton, Coulter, Crafton, Creighton, Crescent, Cuddy Curtisville, Dormont, Dravosburg, Duquesne, East Mc Keesport, East Mckeesport, East Pittsburgh, Elizabeth, Emsworth, Etna, Forest Hills, Fox Chapel, Glassport, Glenshawock, Harwick, Heidelberg, Homestead, Homewood, Indianola, Ingomar, Ingram, Jefferson Hills, Leetsdale, McKees Rocks, Millvale, Monroeville, Morgan, Mount Oliver, Munhall, Natrona Heights, Noblestown, Oakdale, Oakland, Oakland (borough), Oakmont, Pitcairn, Pleasant Hills, Plum, Port Vue, Presto, Rankin, Rennerdale, Rural Ridge, Russellton, Sharpsburg, South Park, Springdale, Sturgeon, Swissvale, Tarentum, Turtle Creek, Verona, Wall, Warrendale, West Elizabeth, Wes Homestead, West Mifflin, West View, Wexford, Whitaker, Wildwood, Wilkinsburg, and Wilmerding!
Our technicians are available 24/7/365! Contact us at 412-414-3101.