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TRAUMA & ACCIDENT CLEANING


sharp hazardous objects, different types of waste and prevent cross- contamination, to protect themselves and others, as well as the environment.


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BIOHAZARD EXPERTISE There are strict guidelines and legislation surrounding the cleaning of crime and trauma scenes due to the nature and type of hazardous bodily fluids that can be present, and the potential risk to human health that these can bring. This legislation ensures both the safety of workers onsite, as well as the people that come into contact with the scenario, such as other occupants of the property, witnesses and passers-by.


Furthermore, these sites can facilitate microbial activity, and therefore will require large-scale decontamination and disinfection. This is extremely important to prevent a spread of disease or infection. Viruses such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV are all transferred via bodily fluids, and so the treatment of contaminated areas by specialist technicians is vital.


individuals working in this occupation when they return to their own homes.


At Rentokil Specialist Hygiene we provide training that is not limited to cleaning processes, but also offer instruction and counsel on dealing with the general public, the family of the deceased as well as the emergency services. We also have a deep understanding of the difficulties that our colleagues may face while working on the frontline of our business as a result of a traumatic biological clean up, and we are well placed to offer counselling through our industry experience.


Once training has been completed, specialist hygiene workers will be able to methodically deal with a number of different scenarios which they could potentially face, from a train accident or car crash, to a suicide or the scene of a murder. They will be well-versed in safety procedures and undertaking risk assessments. This ensures that our specialist workers can safely remove


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Perhaps unsurprisingly, the emergency services have lifesaving priorities and so do not have the time or resources to deal with trauma clean-ups nor the specialist disinfection equipment, required to render such a scene free of biological hazards.


EXPERT DISINFECTION


EQUIPMENT In order to manage the risk of infection and return the environment to a safe and clean area after an incident, our technicians are equipped with specialist disinfection equipment. One of our specialist methods is ULV fogging. This reduces the risk of infections in areas exposed to blood and other bodily fluid, in a way that simple cleaning methods cannot guarantee.


ULV Fogging can be used to deliver micro-droplets of disinfectant and biocides that hang in the air for around 10 minutes after application. Dispersing these micro-droplets into the air means the solution is able to reach areas that might not otherwise be covered by conventional cleaning methods.


Studies show application by aerosol significantly reduces the number


of viable infectious pathogens, by treating the surfaces and helping to reduce pathogens in the air. Using advanced decontamination and cleaning techniques, the area can be safely disinfected and the removal of dangerous bodily fluids can be performed in a controlled and sensitive manner, eliminating the risk and spread of infection.


“At Rentokil Specialist Hygiene we provide


training that is not limited to cleaning processes,


but also offer instruction and counsel on dealing with the general public, the family of the


deceased as well as the emergency services”


FINAL WORDS Specialist disinfection requires a great deal of expert knowledge due to the variety of incidents where this service may be required such as cleaning up after suicides, home deaths and transport accidents. The team that are behind these operations must also be able to detach themselves emotionally from the scene at hand. While the capability to show empathy is important, the ability to be professional and thorough in order to get the job done is imperative.


It’s the responsibility of the property owner to make sure that their affected site is safe for members of the public and staff. This can only be ensured if you have total confidence in those dealing with the site. Specialist cleaners will ensure that the area is safe, disposing of hazardous materials correctly, and minimising the risk of infection.


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